ONLINE APPLICATION
All applicants must complete the Online Application at explore.jobs.ufl.edu. Be sure to read the directions closely and complete
the application completely and accurately.
PHASE 1
APPLICATION REVIEW
Once we receive your application, Police Department Representatives will review the application to ensure that the candidate meets
the minimum qualifications.
PHASE 2
PANEL INTERVIEW
The Oral Panel interview is the first time you will meet with our Police Department Representatives. You will spend about 60 minutes
minutes answering a series of questions designed to evaluate your suitability for the position. We will evaluate your ability to
communicate, your level of preparation, and decision making. Candidates must pass this evaluation to proceed further in the selection
process.
PHASE 3
COMPLETE PRE-EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
After a successful competition of the Oral Panel, you will be given numerous documents to complete. This will include the Personal
History Statement, which is an extensive collection of past residences, acquaintances, and employment information. The Background
Questionnaire will cover personal relationships, group affiliations, financial history, employment history, driving history, and illegal
conduct. All responses will be verified through the background investigation and polygraph examination.
PHASE 4
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The background investigation is a very thorough investigation into your past and current conduct, relationships, and employment. An
average background investigation can take 4-6 weeks. You will be expected to provide your investigator with needed documentation in
a timely and complete manner. Dishonesty or omission of information will be cause for disqualification.
POLYGRAPH (LEO/LET and Finance)
As part of your background investigation, you will be required to submit to a polygraph examination. The examination is another tool used
to verify an applicant’s trustfulness through the process.
PHASE 5
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER
After clearing a background investigation, you may be invited to an interview with the hiring authority, usually with our Chief. This is a
formal job interview, after which a conditional job offer may be extended.
FINAL STEPS
ONBOARDING
All applicants must attend a mandatory orientation session through the Training Division at the University of Florida Police Department.