Police Officer Candidate: Serve, Protect, Grow

Boca Raton Police Department; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boca Raton Police Department is seeking candidates for police officer roles to protect and serve the community through enforcement of city ordinances and laws. The process includes exams, interviews, background checks, medicals and drug screens, with the selection likely lasting 16 to 24 weeks.

Applicants must meet strict criteria, including ten years of continuous employment history when applicable, Florida academy attendance if not certified, and the ability to read, write, and speak English

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with no convictions of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points for the past three (3) years.
• Non-certified officer candidates will be required to attend a Florida Criminal Justice Entry Level Training Program (police academy) selected by the department.
• Candidates must meet all training center entrance requirements and maintain academic and performance standards throughout the course of study.
• Be able to read, write and speak clearly in English.

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 works with CRIME WATCH coordinator;
• Enforces laws, investigates accidents and directs traffic.

Job description

Boca Raton Police Department is seeking candidates for police officer roles to protect and serve the community through enforcement of city ordinances and laws. The process includes exams, interviews, background checks, medicals and drug screens, with the selection likely lasting 16 to 24 weeks.

Applicants must meet strict criteria, including ten years of continuous employment history when applicable, Florida academy attendance if not certified, and the ability to read, write, and speak English