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1. I am a certified police officer with another agency, will my current salary transfer with me if I am hired by the City of Boca Raton?

No, all applicants are hired at starting salary.

2. Can I apply before I have a Florida Driver's License?

Yes, You may apply for employment before obtaining a Florida Driver’s License. However, if selected you must obtain a valid Florida Driver’s License before starting work as a Boca Raton Police Officer.

3. If I am a certified police officer in a different state, do I have to complete the Equivalency of Training course (EOT) before applying?

No, however if you are hired by the Boca Raton Police Services Department we will send you to the class within a year of being hired.

4. I am a certified police officer, will my certification exempt me from any portion of the testing process?

No, all applicants are required to meet all requirements and complete every phase of the hiring process.

5. How many trips to Florida will be needed to complete the hiring process?

Out of state applicants can expect to make at least three trips to Florida to complete the entire hiring process.

6. What happens during the first trip?

During the first trip, the applicant will contact Broward State College or Palm Beach State College’s Criminal Justice Testing Center to complete all training center entrance requirements. The testing centers will have the most updated information regarding dates and times to complete all testing center entrance requirements prior to submitting any documentation to the Boca Raton Police Services Department.

7. What is the second phase / trip?

If the applicant is selected to move on to the next phase of the hiring process they will be required to make a second trip to complete the oral board, B-Pad, and polygraph exam.

8. What is the third phase / trip?

If the applicant is selected to move on to the next phase of the hiring process they will be required to make a third trip to complete the psychological and medical exams.