The Leesburg Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire a diverse and highly competent workforce which reflects the community we serve.
All applicants to the Leesburg Police Department MUST:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Be of good moral character
- Possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a satisfactory driving history
- Possess a current Florida law enforcement officer certificate, or be currently enrolled in a Florida Criminal Justice and Standards Training Commission law enforcement officer certification program
- Pass the Florida State Officer Certification Examination prior to employment
- Complete application package consisting of:
- General Information
- Personal Inquiry Waiver (notarized)
- Certification of Understanding (notarized)
- Veteran’s Preference Questionnaire, and
- Drug Policy Statement
- Take an online Post Officer Selection Test
- Oral interview by a panel of Commanders and the Chief of Police
- A urinalysis drug screening test pursuant to Florida State Statute 943 (Rule 11B-2700225)
- A Psychological Stress Evaluation (P.S.E.) examination of applicant information
- A psychological test
- A physical examination by a medical doctor selected by the city
- Live within a 20-mile radius of the Leesburg city limits within 15 months of employment.