Start your Career with the DeLand Police Department

“Wear our Badge

Feel the Honor”

Open House Recruitment Day:  The DeLand Police Department conducts an “Open House Recruitment Day” the third Saturday of each month in an effort to provide on-going opportunities for persons interested in a career with the DeLand Police Department. 

During Open House, Police Recruiters will administer the following:

• Pre-Employment Screening Application (Short Form)
  • Signed Liability waiver form.
• Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Written Test (only offered contingent upon successful completion of the PAT)
• Long Form Police Application (only offered upon successful completion of PAT and written examination)

  What to Bring: All candidates must bring a valid driver’s license for admittance. Candidates should arrive for the day dressed in appropriate workout clothing (shorts, t-shirt and running shoes) to complete the PAT.  

  What to Expect: The day will be begin with an informational session which will cover all things DeLand Police Department, the hiring process, career opportunities, and our pay and fringe benefit package. Once this portion is completed candidates will be provided a DPD short form pre-employment screening application. The purpose of the short form screening application is to ensure candidates meet the minimum requirements to begin testing.  Upon being successfully screened, candidates will also be required to sign a liability waiver prior to being allowed to participate in the physical abilities test (PAT).  Screened candidates will then be administered the (PAT).  All candidates who pass the PAT will be administered the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST).  The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) is an entry-level basic skills test that helps law enforcement agencies select the most qualified applicants.  This test ensures that candidates possess the basic cognitive skills necessary to successfully perform the job. The POST is a valid, job-related test designed specifically for law enforcement use. It measures these basic skills: Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Incident Report Writing. Candidates must acquire a minimum score of 70% on the examination to pass this phase.  All candidates who pass the written examination will be eligible to move forward in the hiring process and will receive a long form police application to be completed and returned to the recruitment unit within three weeks of testing.  Upon receipt of the completed long form application candidates will be scheduled for the next step in the hiring process which is the oral board examination.

  Additional information about our hiring process/requirements can be found by viewing the below attachment.  Out of state candidates or those requiring a drive of 3 hours or more contact our Recruiting Unit for additional processing we may be able to conduct if you can be available beyond this first day of testing. 

  Any questions can be directed to Sergeant Josh Santos of the DeLand Police Department Recruiting Unit either by email at DPDrecruiting@deland.org or by phone at 386-626-7470.