Selection Process

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What is the purpose of the standard operating procedure?

To describe the process used for the selection and hiring of candidates for employment (correct)

To outline the steps for filing a complaint with the Police Services Department

To specify the duties of law enforcement officers within the department

To provide a detailed overview of the Boca Raton Police Services Department

Which of the following is NOT a step in the selection process for individuals applying for positions within the Department?

Fingerprinting process (correct)

Physical examination

Polygraph examination

Writing sample (LEO only)

What is the B-Pad Behavioral Personnel Assessment Device used for?

Assessing physical fitness

Evaluating writing skills

Conducting psychological evaluations

Assessing behavior (Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) only) (correct)

Which candidates are required to undergo a writing sample as part of the selection process?

Only candidates applying for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the oral interview board as part of the selection process?

Command staff (LEOs and civilian supervisors) Signup and view all the answers

When do candidates complete the on-line employment application process?

Before meeting with command staff Signup and view all the answers

What form are candidates required to sign after May 2, 2022?

Applicant Notification and Acknowledgement Form Signup and view all the answers

Who will arrange the physical examinations?

HR Signup and view all the answers

Where will the fingerprints of candidates be retained?

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Signup and view all the answers

When should the physical examination be administered?

After the completion of background investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the employee file of persons hired?

Documentation collected as part of the selection process Signup and view all the answers

Who will complete a written Administrative Review Form summarizing their findings?

Investigator Signup and view all the answers

When should LEO candidates and civilian supervisors meet with members of the executive command staff?

Upon successful completion of the selection process steps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of retaining candidates/applicants’ fingerprints?

To provide notice of any subsequent modifications to their criminal history record Signup and view all the answers

Who maintains information on all parts of the physical examination?

Physician Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step for HR Department employees when vetting LEO candidates?

Electronically forward applicable candidates to the Department’s Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) administrative assistant Signup and view all the answers

What is required for non-certified LEO candidates in addition to the Department’s established hiring criteria?

Attendance at a Florida Criminal Justice Entry Level Training Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after HR Department employees vet and electronically forward qualified applicants to the hiring manager?

Notifying the PSB administrative assistant of the applicants who will continue with the process Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration for completing the Background Information Form for all applicants?

Two weeks Signup and view all the answers

How many employees does the oral interview board consist of?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is used to test how an LEO candidate would react to situations common to LEOs?

Behavior-based test (B-PAD) Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts background investigations for potential employees?

Employees from the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) Signup and view all the answers

What must candidates/applicants undergo before being administered a polygraph examination?

Psychological Evaluation Signup and view all the answers