Police Officer Candidate: Serve & Protect

City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton seeks a Police Officer to join the Police Department. You will protect and serve the community, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies and incidents as part of a structured, requirement-driven process.

Candidates must meet strict entry requirements, pass a multi-stage selection, and provide a PAT score from Broward College or Palm Beach State College; PAT is valid for six months and required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• PAT score required for all applicants.
• PAT score must be attached to the application.
• PAT scores valid for six months.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service for emergencies and non-emergencies.
• Prepares reports, affidavits, and other documentation as required.
• Conducts investigations of calls for service and crime scenes.
• Arrests and processes persons committing felonies/misdemeanors and city code violations.
• Patrols business and residential areas and coordinates with CRIME WATCH.
• Enforces laws, investigates accidents and directs traffic.
• Testifies at depositions and in court.
• Performs first aid and CPR.

Skills

English language

Education

60 credits of college

Two years of military experience

Two years of prior law enforcement experience

Certificate program from vocational or trade school

Four years of continuous military reserve time with two years of work history

Job description

The City of Boca Raton seeks a Police Officer to join the Police Department. You will protect and serve the community, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies and incidents as part of a structured, requirement-driven process.

Candidates must meet strict entry requirements, pass a multi-stage selection, and provide a PAT score from Broward College or Palm Beach State College; PAT is valid for six months and required for all applicants.