Police Officer Candidate (Certified and Non-Certified)

Police Officer

The City of Boca Raton is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This role involves protecting and serving the community through enforcement of city ordinances and state and federal laws, preventing crimes, apprehending criminals, and providing aid and assistance.

Applicants who qualify will undergo an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer-based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check including complete driving record history; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 16 to 24 weeks. Reapplication is allowable after six (6) months.

To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable. In the event the applicant has not been employed for ten (10) continuous years, all time for the ten (10) year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement. Non-certified officer candidates will be required to attend a Florida Criminal Justice Entry Level Training Program (police academy) selected by the department. In addition to the department's established hiring criteria, candidates must meet all training center entrance requirements and maintain academic and performance standards throughout the course of study.

Applicants must attach their PAT/BMST score. If your PAT/BMST score is not attached, your application will not be forwarded for further consideration. City of Boca Raton PD only accepts PAT scores from Palm Beach State College or BMST scores from Broward College. If you are an out-of-state applicant, please click here for frequently asked questions for out-of-state process: Out of State Applicants | Boca Raton, FL (myboca.us)

More information about the police officer application process can be found here: Police Officer Hiring Process | Boca Raton, FL (myboca.us)

Essential functions of the job include responding to calls for service for emergencies and non-emergencies, preparing reports, affidavits, and other documentation as required, conducting investigations of calls for service and crime scenes, arresting and processing persons committing felonies/misdemeanors and city code violations, patrolling business and residential areas, enforcing laws, investigating accidents and directing traffic, testifying at depositions and in court, and performing first aid and CPR.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include thorough knowledge of federal and state law and municipal ordinances, police department policies and procedures, geography and demography of jurisdiction and related crime situation, proficient use of police equipment, ability to read, write and speak clearly in English language, mental capacity and ability to make deadly force decisions, and availability to be on call 24 hours a day.

Minimum and preferred qualifications include at least one of the following: 60 credits of college, two (2) years of military experience with an honorable discharge, two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience, completed certificate program from a vocational or trade school with (2) years of work history, or (4) years of continuous military reserve time with (2) years of work history. Additionally, must be a U.S. citizen with no convictions of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, at least 19 years of age, and available to be on call 24 hours a day.

Physical agility test required for all applicants. Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points for the past three (3) years. You may apply for employment before obtaining a Florida Driver's License. If selected, you must obtain a valid Florida Driver's License before starting work as a Boca Raton Police Officer.

The applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment. The background check process for this position may include criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, motor vehicles report (MVR) check, workers' compensation, certification/license verification, credit check, fingerprinting, polygraph, neighborhood check, psychological examination, physical, drug and alcohol screen, and pulmonary function test (PFT).

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Benefits summary for Police Officer includes annual leave, sick leave, continuous service benefit, health insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, pension plan, worker's compensation/disability leave, holidays, funeral leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development & bonus, uniform allowance, accident-free bonus, tactical assignment pay, speciality assignment pay, military leave, and EAP.