1. CANDIDATES LIVING IN PALM BEACH, BROWARD, OR MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES MUST ATTACH PAT/BMST SCORE. IF YOUR PAT/BMST SCORE IS NOT ATTACHED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. 
2. CITY OF BOCA RATON PD ONLY ACCEPTS PAT SCORES FROM PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE OR BMST SCORES FROM BROWARD COLLEGE.
3. IF YOU ARE AN OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROCESS: FAQs • Boca Raton, FL • CivicEngage (myboca.us) 

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PROCESS CAN BE FOUND HERE: Police Officer Hiring Process | Boca Raton, FL (myboca.us) 
 
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
 
Performs difficult professional work to protect and serve the citizens through enforcement of city ordinances and state and federal laws, prevent crimes, apprehend criminals, and provide aid and assistance. Work is performed under regular supervision. Performs related tasks as required.TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
 
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.
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
Testifies at depositions and in court;
Performs first aid and CPR.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
Thorough knowledge of federal and state law and municipal ordinances; Police Department policies and procedures; and geography and demography of jurisdiction and related crime situation. Proficient in use of police equipment. Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in English language. Must have mental capacity and ability to make deadly force decisions. Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Must have at least one of the following: 60 credits of college, two (2) years of military experience with an honorable discharge, or two (2) years of prior law enforcement or correctional officer experience.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
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.
Physical agility test required for all applicants. Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. 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.
To be considered for the position of police officer, YOU MUST:

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Not have been convicted of a felony
• Not have been convicted of perjury
• Be of good moral character
• NOTE: While on duty, employees are not permitted to have any tattoos visible

 The applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, gas mask, goggles, bullet-proof vest, hearing protectors, face shield, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, confined spaces, heights, noise, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and blood borne pathogens.
 BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
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
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)