G.O. 13
LONGWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
NUMBER: GO - 13
SUBJECT: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 1, 1995
REVISED: OCTOBER 1, 2021
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I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this directive is to define certain occupational qualifications and other
requirements or conditions of employment that affect Longwood Police Department
personnel.
II. SCOPE:
This directive, while defining certain qualifications and requirements of employment, is
not limiting said qualifications and requirements of employment to those described
herein. Additional qualifications or requirements may be issued by the chief of police or
his designee at any time.
III. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS:
A. The Longwood Police Department requires medical and psychological
examinations to determine fitness and ability to adequately and safely perform
the duties and responsibilities of the position for which an application has been
submitted and conditional offer of employment has been made.
1. The Longwood Police Department shall assume all costs of said
examinations.
2. A selected candidate who is determined by the chief of police’s
designated physician not to be fit to perform the essential functions of
the position, and for whom no reasonable accommodation can be
made, shall not be appointed to that position.
3. Conditional offer medical examinations shall include alcohol and drug
screening tests.
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B. A periodic medical and/or psychological (re)examination of an employee may be
requested by the chief of police in order to determine an employee’s ability to
continue to adequately and safely perform the essential functions of his/her
position.
C. As necessary, an employee shall be required to undergo (re)examination by a
physician designated by the Longwood Police Department. The Longwood Police
Department shall assume all costs of such examinations.
1. If the employee wishes to be (re)examined by a private physician of
his/her choice, it may be done at the employee’s expense. Should an
employee desire to have the examination performed by his/her own
physician, the department must be notified in advance in order to
provide the employee with a list of any special tests or procedures that
are to be conducted in the examination.
2. Results of the examination and/or (re)examination shall be reviewed by
a chief of police designated physician for determination regarding the
employment status of the employee.
3. If the chief of police determines that the employee is unable to meet
the essential job functions of a specific position or poses a significant
risk to the health and/or safety of the individual or other employees,
the employee may be reassigned to any available classification for
which he/she meets the minimum qualifications and can perform the
essential job functions of the position, if such exists. Said reassignment
is at the discretion of the chief of police.
4. If a position is unavailable or a transfer is not approved, the employee
shall be placed on leave.
D. Physical Wellness:
1. The functions of a law enforcement agency require a level of physical
fitness not demanded by many other occupations.
2. The Longwood Police Department requires that all sworn police officers
maintain their physical fitness, which may be evaluated in conjunction
with periodic medical (re)examinations. Any such evaluation, if
conducted, will be directly related to the work and duties performed by
the employee.
3. Non-sworn personnel should maintain a satisfactory level of health and
physical fitness so that work can be performed efficiently and without
personnel shortages caused by excessive, unscheduled leave. If an
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employee displays on-duty behavior which jeopardizes his/her
employment or mission of the Longwood Police Department, a fitness-
for-duty examination may be required.
4. The Employee Assistance Program is made available for employees who
desire confidential counseling at no cost to the employee.
IV. ALCOHOL AND DRUG SCREENING:
A. The chief of police requires conditional drug and alcohol screening tests for all
applicants selected for employment.
1. Drug and alcohol screening tests for applicants shall be administered in
accordance with procedures established by the department consistent
with the rules and regulations set forth by the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement.
2. Positive results/confirmation of drug use by an applicant shall be cause
for disqualification from employment consideration. Positive
results/confirmation shall place the applicant in an ineligible status for a
period of three years.
V. DRIVER’S LICENSE:
When a valid Florida driver’s license is required according to the job description, it shall
be the policy of the Longwood Police Department that an employee must possess the
valid license at the time of appointment and maintain such license during their
employment.
VI. FLORIDA BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM
A. All sworn members are required to successfully complete the Florida Basic
Recruit Training Program, or its equivalent, prior to assignment in any capacity
in which a sworn member is allowed to carry a firearm or is in any position to
make an arrest.
B. Sworn members participating in a formal field training program under a
Temporary Employment Authorization (TEA) are exempt from this requirement
provided they are in compliance with CJSTC Rule 11B-27.00213.