Recruitment

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Just lookin for some friendly advise, I just turned in my application and Iam wondering whats the next step and how long is the process?

Just lookin for some friendly advise, I just turned in my application and Iam wondering whats the next step and how long is the process?

It depends on you final ranking after your oral board interview, and CJBAT scores, if you are applying as a Non- certified. If you are ranked in the top 5-10% you can expect to go thought the process as fast as one
month.

Yea once you turn in the app. they will mail you a questionaire which is going to be more in-depth then the first one, they will want you to turn that in on the date of your oral board. My oral board was freakin' intense so hopefully you take that advice with a grain of salt. Good Luck!

I would like to know how the Oral Board exam went what kind of ? did they ask?

first off I don't know why you want to get on FLPD, but anyway their oral board for me seemed like a psych eval, a polygraph, and an interview all in one, they didn't introduce themselves nor did someone introduce them, (the people on the board they expect an EXTREAMLY professional attire and make sure your hand writing on your questionaire is perfect or they will call you on it. "Why did you cross out this word? Don't you think this is sloppy?" They will look for the smallest ticks in your responses. Hope this helped... Good Luck!

thanks for your advise my oral is tommarow

Well I passed my oral with a 75 thats a real crappy score...but I passed so how long till I get a telephone call?

first off I don't know why you want to get on FLPD, but anyway their oral board for me seemed like a psych eval, a polygraph, and an interview all in one, they didn't introduce themselves nor did someone introduce them, (the people on the board they expect an EXTREAMLY professional attire and make sure your hand writing on your questionaire is perfect or they will call you on it. "Why did you cross out this word? Don't you think this is sloppy?" They will look for the smallest ticks in your responses. Hope this helped... Good Luck!
You are full of garbage. There is a set way the oral boards are done and the vary first part is the civilian from human resources introduces you to the two sworn representatives. The whole outline is written down so it is fair to all.

I agree with Mark F I had my oral yesterday I was escorted to the back room and introduce to the Capts. and the HR lady who where all very nice people for passing me even though I socred a 75..LOL

I agree with Mark F I had my oral yesterday I was escorted to the back room and introduce to the Capts. and the HR lady who where all very nice people for passing me even though I socred a 75..LOL

good luck... hopefully you can join our ranks and restore the pride and history in our department

yea FLPD sucks, youll see...

I wish I could understand why you LEO's feel this way about FLPD everytime Iam in the city I always see you guys patrolling and looking sharp, Anyways can someone give me an idea on how long before my next step?

I wish I could understand why you LEO's feel this way about FLPD everytime Iam in the city I always see you guys patrolling and looking sharp, Anyways can someone give me an idea on how long before my next step?

It depends on your ranking. if you're in the top 5 you might get picked up in 3-4 weeks

Thanks for the info but I dont even know my rank...The only thing the backround recruiter told me was that I scored a 75 which is real low and that I'll be placed on the six months waiting list.

Thanks for the info but I dont even know my rank...The only thing the backround recruiter told me was that I scored a 75 which is real low and that I'll be placed on the six months waiting list.
You will not be hired with a 75. You should go try BSO, Lauderhill or the Seminoles -

Thanks for the info but I dont even know my rank...The only thing the backround recruiter told me was that I scored a 75 which is real low and that I'll be placed on the six months waiting list.
You will not be hired with a 75. You should go try BSO, Lauderhill or the Seminoles -

If you are trying to say BSO and Lauderhill hire sub par candidates you should look at your own agency. Fort Lauderdale doesn't exactly hire the best candidates either. I was at the academy the other day and there were some real winners let me tell you. BSO has some great Deputies and they have some not so great Deputies. The same goes for Fort Lauderdale. Even Lauderhill has some good Officers, but to group BSO and Lauderhill on the same level is crazy. No offense but if you read most of the post on here, very few positive words are spoken about "Fort Lickerdale".

Thanks for the info but I dont even know my rank...The only thing the backround recruiter told me was that I scored a 75 which is real low and that I'll be placed on the six months waiting list.

since you scored a 75 probably won't get hired. Normally as soon as you complete your oral board interview, a department rep will escort you up stairs to meet your background investigator. From there they schedule your next step.

Now with a score of a 75% the only department that would even consider you is BSO, with Lauderhill you need a least a 85% Fort lauderdale 85%

Hope this helps

The FLPD Hiring process is really a joke, Its sad that the Oral Board members cant even look you in the eye and say “Sorry but you scored to low try again next time” Instead they fill you with hope that maybe some day with in the next six months someone will contact you….I know I scored low (75) I know I failed I just wanted for some one to be honest anyways Mark F. thanks for telling the truth and I have already put in for several other agencies....Oh one more thing how long before I can re-apply with FLPD?

I was escorted upstairs to meet a backround recruiter...She asked me if I like corrections...thats when I knew I wasent getting hired..LOL

Thanks for the info but I dont even know my rank...The only thing the backround recruiter told me was that I scored a 75 which is real low and that I'll be placed on the six months waiting list.

since you scored a 75 probably won't get hired. Normally as soon as you complete your oral board interview, a department rep will escort you up stairs to meet your background investigator. From there they schedule your next step.

Now with a score of a 75% the only department that would even consider you is BSO, with Lauderhill you need a least a 85% Fort lauderdale 85%

Hope this helps

BSO won't even consider you either. Try Miami Gardens

If you look Lauderhill at the moment has a better benefits package then FLPD. Higher pay at the moment, full medical, take home after probation and equipment provided.

In this day and age it should all be about what is best for you and your family and which department gives you the most.

Not putting down FLPD but just saying for the guy that got a 75 there are plenty of good departments in South Florida.

let it be known that the city of fort lauderdale is on the rebound. Yes it's true that we are the second to lowest paid police department in Broward county. Yes it's true that Moral is some what shaky around the department. But guess what! ! every dept goes through it's own Ups and Downs every now and then . everybody is so concerned about FLPD THIS AND FLPD THAT, well I'm here to tell you that we are in our contract year, and we begin negotiation this Sept-Oct. Now depending on what we get, FLPD will be back on TOP as far as PAY in the county.

I can remember a time when we were the BIG DOGS around Broward , and all the other police depts used our contract to negotiate theirs. Just remember the old saying history tends to repeat its self

let it be known that the city of fort lauderdale is on the rebound. Yes it's true that we are the second to lowest paid police department in Broward county. Yes it's true that Moral is some what shaky around the department. But guess what! ! every dept goes through it's own Ups and Downs every now and then . everybody is so concerned about FLPD THIS AND FLPD THAT, well I'm here to tell you that we are in our contract year, and we begin negotiation this Sept-Oct. Now depending on what we get, FLPD will be back on TOP as far as PAY in the county.

I can remember a time when we were the BIG DOGS around Broward , and all the other police depts used our contract to negotiate theirs. Just remember the old saying history tends to repeat its self

You work for a city that can't stand FLPD. You aren't going anywhere but down.

Guess Wrote:
Not putting down FLPD but just saying for the guy that got a 75 there are plenty of good departments in South Florida.



Thanks for the advise I know there's better agencies out there I just wanted to try FLPD. I scored low due to my poor driving history but ill keep pushing

some of the rookies lookin mighty fine for sure...!!!

some of the rookies lookin mighty fine for sure...!!!

thanks :D

The FLPD Hiring process is really a joke, Its sad that the Oral Board members cant even look you in the eye and say “Sorry but you scored to low try again next time” Instead they fill you with hope that maybe some day with in the next six months someone will contact you….I know I scored low (75) I know I failed I just wanted for some one to be honest anyways Mark F. thanks for telling the truth and I have already put in for several other agencies....Oh one more thing how long before I can re-apply with FLPD?
The people doing the oral board can't tell you if you passed or not because they don't have your written score, which is combined with the oral board score. The oral may have scored you high, but if you did poorly on the CJBAT your score will come down.

The FLPD Hiring process is really a joke, Its sad that the Oral Board members cant even look you in the eye and say “Sorry but you scored to low try again next time” Instead they fill you with hope that maybe some day with in the next six months someone will contact you….I know I scored low (75) I know I failed I just wanted for some one to be honest anyways Mark F. thanks for telling the truth and I have already put in for several other agencies....Oh one more thing how long before I can re-apply with FLPD?
The people doing the oral board can't tell you if you passed or not because they don't have your written score, which is combined with the oral board score. The oral may have scored you high, but if you did poorly on the CJBAT your score will come down.

Oh wow I feel like crap now at least I learned something new today

ok so how about an 80 on the CJBAT and a 75 on the oral thats a total of 155

ok so how about an 80 on the CJBAT and a 75 on the oral thats a total of 155
The CJBAT is worth 40% of your score and the Oral Board is worth 60%, so if calculations are correct you scored an 77 overall.

My last question Mark F. with an estimated score of 77 do you think FLPD will contact me for further testing ? Thanks alot for all your help and advice.

My last question Mark F. with an estimated score of 77 do you think FLPD will contact me for further testing ? Thanks alot for all your help and advice.For FLPD a 77 is not competitive. You will be on the list but will expire on it. You should consider re-testing in 6 months.

let it be known that the city of fort lauderdale is on the rebound.

Hardly, without support from the people in power, you’ll stuck like chuck.


I'm here to tell you that we are in our contract year, and we begin negotiation this Sept-Oct. Now depending on what we get, FLPD will be back on TOP as far as PAY in the county.

Only in your dreams, they are not going to be generous to a police department that the higher-ups feel is corrupted.


I can remember a time when we were the BIG DOGS around Broward

Yes and this is history now, it is time to move on to a better department cause FLPD is going downhill quick!!!!

Frank F.

I need your expertise advise since your about the only decent LEO to take some time and explain the process to us applicants. I received a letter from Human Resources stating that I have been placed in RANK 16 with a total score of 75 what does all of this mean for me good or bad news ?

Frank F.

I need your expertise advise since your about the only decent LEO to take some time and explain the process to us applicants. I received a letter from Human Resources stating that I have been placed in RANK 16 with a total score of 75 what does all of this mean for me good or bad news ?


It means how did people like you get through the hiring process before the internet was invented? Wait for the call. Wait for the letter. Writing on here and asking a bunch of questions isn't going to get you hired any faster. If you are ranked 16 our of 75 then I would say that means you are ranked 16 out of 75 ! Why does someone else have to explain this to you?

Typical Greenpea I'am not trying to get hired "any faster" I'am not looking for any inside help to get hired I dont even know any LEO's working for FLPD. There's a reason why I asked the above question and its because I dont know how the Ranking system works ok ! Take a moment and try to remember when you where in the hiring process I'am pretty sure you had questions yourself.....

Frank F.

I need your expertise advise since your about the only decent LEO to take some time and explain the process to us applicants. I received a letter from Human Resources stating that I have been placed in RANK 16 with a total score of 75 what does all of this mean for me good or bad news ?
If you are ranked 16 you will not be hired. Retest in 6 months and see if you can bring your score up.

For the GUEST trying to become a LEO you need to start asking questions like Why the letter and why are you even Ranked if your not going to get hired, you should also call the HR department. I also think this Mark F. guy works in background because us the Patrol Men dont know and care about the recruitment process.


thats all i have to say

Mark F, RANK 16 with a total of 75 is bad news.

Example:

Lets say 10 applicants score the highest score totaling a 99%, and 14 applicants score the next highest score of a 98%, than 21 applicants score the third hightest score of a 97%,

99% would be RANK 1
98% would be RANK 2
97% would be RANK 3.......and so on

That simply means that you are in the 16th RANK with other applicants that scored the same as you.. I would guess you probably have hundreds of applicants that scored better than you, so reapply again. Sorry

Guest 23 your chart makes sense BUT ! what happens when those other 100 applicants fail other exams while in the process, Does that mean Rank 16 moves up remember its a 6 month waiting period so I have till August if not hired no biggy Iam in the process with other departments and will not re-apply with FLPD.

Whats up guys, I just got my score and was ranked 12. Thank god I was higher than the other guy. I guess I'll be hired soon and hitting that road. I guess us 12 will be hitting those books soon.

Whats up guys, I just got my score and was ranked 12. Thank god I was higher than the other guy. I guess I'll be hired soon and hitting that road. I guess us 12 will be hitting those books soon.

La Pelota this is the "other guy" dont get to ****y you still have to pass the Polygrah and Sike exam along with a Background review, credit check, final oral interview and medicl exam before you can "hit the books" I know people who ranked very low and still got hired just not with FLPD.

Hey guys...I have my oral next week. Any tips you guys can give who went through it already? Do you remember any questions? If not it's ok I just figure anything would help. Thanks in advance

Hey guys...I have my oral next week. Any tips you guys can give who went through it already? Do you remember any questions? If not it's ok I just figure anything would help. Thanks in advance

You will be escorted to a back room far into the Police station there you will sit in front of a three panel interviewers. First they ask you about your education and does it reflex on Law Enforcement, Second they will ask about your present employment. Third they will review your package make sure its neat and everything is complete. Fourth they will ask you a series of yes and no questions and try to break you down just relax and say no to all the drugs and stealing questions. Fifth they will give you several basic scenarios where you have to explain what would you do and why. Last they will ask you if you have any questions, make sure you ask something pretend to be interested ! After that they will ask you to wait outside while they score you. If you pass you will be escorted to the third floor where a background recruiter will discus your scores and future process. I took my oral about a month ago and got ranked 16 that’s not a good score but hopefully you will score higher depending on your CJBAT as well. Check out these pointers they really work good luck brother

Wear a Suit
Introduce yourself - Shake hand
ALWAYS eye contact
most of all RELAX

Just out of curiousity what did you score on the cjbat? I got a 93 so hopefully that gives some boost

I scored an 80 on the CJBAT which led me to a total of 75 for FLPD ranking system. Being that you scored in the 90's you will be fine dont worry about the oral board.

Good info....

Can someone give me a few "tips" on the poly exam that I have in a few weeks ?

Just tell the truth...what questions did you get asked during the oral phase?

Hey guys...I have my oral next week. Any tips you guys can give who went through it already? Do you remember any questions? If not it's ok I just figure anything would help. Thanks in advance

You will be escorted to a back room far into the Police station there you will sit in front of a three panel interviewers. First they ask you about your education and does it reflex on Law Enforcement, Second they will ask about your present employment. Third they will review your package make sure its neat and everything is complete. Fourth they will ask you a series of yes and no questions and try to break you down just relax and say no to all the drugs and stealing questions. Fifth they will give you several basic scenarios where you have to explain what would you do and why. Last they will ask you if you have any questions, make sure you ask something pretend to be interested ! After that they will ask you to wait outside while they score you. If you pass you will be escorted to the third floor where a background recruiter will discus your scores and future process. I took my oral about a month ago and got ranked 16 that’s not a good score but hopefully you will score higher depending on your CJBAT as well. Check out these pointers they really work good luck brother

Wear a Suit
Introduce yourself - Shake hand
ALWAYS eye contact
most of all RELAX

Just read the above...the same happen for me

Hey guys...I have my oral next week. Any tips you guys can give who went through it already? Do you remember any questions? If not it's ok I just figure anything would help. Thanks in advance

You will be escorted to a back room far into the Police station there you will sit in front of a three panel interviewers. First they ask you about your education and does it reflex on Law Enforcement, Second they will ask about your present employment. Third they will review your package make sure its neat and everything is complete. Fourth they will ask you a series of yes and no questions and try to break you down just relax and say no to all the drugs and stealing questions. Fifth they will give you several basic scenarios where you have to explain what would you do and why. Last they will ask you if you have any questions, make sure you ask something pretend to be interested ! After that they will ask you to wait outside while they score you. If you pass you will be escorted to the third floor where a background recruiter will discus your scores and future process. I took my oral about a month ago and got ranked 16 that’s not a good score but hopefully you will score higher depending on your CJBAT as well. Check out these pointers they really work good luck brother

Wear a Suit
Introduce yourself - Shake hand
ALWAYS eye contact
most of all RELAX

Do not automatically say no to the drug and stealing questions, everyone has stolen something in their life. Most people that get knocked down in the oral board do so because they lie about things they don't have to lie about.

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot! I passed the oral with pretty high scores and I passed the psychological the day after. I have the polygraph coming up soon. Thanks again!

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot! I passed the oral with pretty high scores and I passed the psychological the day after. I have the polygraph coming up soon. Thanks again!

Sounds good to me, it looks like you might soon join our ranks. Good luck

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot! I passed the oral with pretty high scores and I passed the psychological the day after. I have the polygraph coming up soon. Thanks again!

Thats strange they gave you the psychological the day after and you found out your score on the same day...Hmmm something not right I have taken two psychological in the past and found out my scores almost three to four weeks later. Oh well good luck on the poly maybe your process was fater and mines due to my low oral board score.

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot! I passed the oral with pretty high scores and I passed the psychological the day after. I have the polygraph coming up soon. Thanks again!

Thats strange they gave you the psychological the day after and you found out your score on the same day...Hmmm something not right I have taken two psychological in the past and found out my scores almost three to four weeks later. Oh well good luck on the poly maybe your process was fater and mines due to my low oral board score.

Maybe they didn't have the heart to tell you that you are a failure in person.

Thats funny.........

What is the demand for new officers with FLPD being as the contract will be negotiated in the next few months? Or will a difference be made?

To my knowledge they already hired some people for the August academy. I'm in the academy right now with flpd.

I GOT HIRED ON JUNE 21ST FOR THE AUGUST ACADEMY

oh alright, sounds like they are in need still, good luck in the academy folks.

The City has asked the Chief to reduce his budget by $3,000,000. This means a reduction from 510 positions to 480. As qouted by Asst. City Manager Hebert "we do more with less". The ship is sinking

They are not getting rid of any officers...If youre so sure of it, where did you read it? If they were getting rid of officers they would have pulled them out of the academy already. Also, who knows how the contract will look? If it's crap then a large number of officers will be leaving on their own.

Whoever posted as FOP it was not. The department is looking at all types of ways to cut the budget, but I was assured that reducing manpower by 30 was not going to happen.
As for the contract we meet the City on July the 19th and will find out then if they plan to negotiate in good faith.

Reduction of personnel has happened in the past and there are no guarantees that it won’t happen in the near future. The city won’t think twice about laying off officers if the process will save them money.

Reduction of personnel has happened in the past and there are no guarantees that it won’t happen in the near future. The city won’t think twice about laying off officers if the process will save them money.
Sure they would think twice. Never in the history of the department have they ever laid off a police officer. Even several years ago when the city was broke they did not lay off a single officer. The union president in the post above said he was assured that they would not even reduce staffihng by 30 officers (we have over 30 vacancies so even that wouldn't lead to lay offs).
My question to you is why would you make a post that is contrary to what your union president said is fact?

I have a question..When i submitted the application to city hall i did not include one previous job that was a temp position because i couldn't remember the name of the company (it was a company that my cousin was working for as a temp doing car shows) well i asked her to find out the name of the company and recently found out the name..im going to include it in the Backgroung information package because i don't want to leave any information out..how will this hurt me in my process?? should i let them know in advance that this happened? any help is appreciated.

I have a question..When i submitted the application to city hall i did not include one previous job that was a temp position because i couldn't remember the name of the company (it was a company that my cousin was working for as a temp doing car shows) well i asked her to find out the name of the company and recently found out the name..im going to include it in the Backgroung information package because i don't want to leave any information out..how will this hurt me in my process?? should i let them know in advance that this happened? any help is appreciated.
Tell them in advance that way it does not look like you were not thorough or trying to hide something.

Tell them in advance that way it does not look like you were not thorough or trying to hide something.


Thanks for your help i will do just that.

I wanted to know if FLPD was still hiring eventhough alot of people are talking about a hiring freeze?

Yes, they are hiring...if you ever want to make 100% sure just call them. I wouldnt believe everything I read on here.

Does anyone know when the next academy class is after the august one? when does the august one start??

Does anyone know when the next academy class is after the august one? when does the august one start??

In August.

Does anyone know when the next academy class is after the august one? when does the august one start??

In August.


I meant what date does it start ?

Probably mid-august. I'm in the newest class now and we started June 18th I believe. We start week 4 coming up monday. I think theyve already started hiring people for the next academy, or so I've read.

Probably mid-august. I'm in the newest class now and we started June 18th I believe. We start week 4 coming up monday. I think theyve already started hiring people for the next academy, or so I've read.


thanks..i've been reading that too...hopefully its towards the end of aug..I want to try and get in that class.

i just got hired for the aug. 16th academy.

i just got hired for the aug. 16th academy.

Congrats...did they mention when the cut off date for hiring for that class was going to be?

I dont think they will really be hiring anymore for Aug 16. They let us know a month before our academy started so we had time to let our current jobs know.

Charlie Studders/ Stop posting your suckup responses

who is charlie studders? sounds familiar

I have a question..im planning on moving down there from up north and i was reading up about your take home car policy..what restrictions are there with this advantage??

What kind of scenerio questions are asked on the oral board?? just want to compare with the ones that we ask over here in virginia.

easy generic stuff. guess it depends how much they like you

Does anyone have an idea of what my chances of being hired are if u were ranked 10th or 11?

Slim to none. Closer to none. I'd apply elsewhere.

This is just to vent about this subject.
FLPD was the place I wanted to work but I didn't do so hot the oral board. Anyways I got picked up shortly after with another dept. and they sent me through the Broward academy. The thing that got me the most ticked off was the fact that in the academy I got a chance to see and talk with the people that FLPD was hiring. The fact of the matter is I was better than them at everything in the academy and most likely a better road cop. I just talking about the ones I met while in the academy, not all FLPD.
Like I said this is just to vent and say that the recruiting process at every dept is, for the most part, a joke. To say that one dept has better cops than the other is B.S.. Just because you scored good on a written test or were able to get three people in a room to like you, does not mean you are going to be good at the job.
Get in where you can and leave if you don't like it.

AAAAAAAAAAAAMEN palm beach brother. just get in anywhere then leave to where you really want to be after your permanent and certified and have fullfilled all your commitments.

Anybody who even thinks about getting hired with FLPD, when they can make more cash anywhere else and get treated a whole lot better inter-departmentally and by another City Hall, is a complete and utter idiot!

The new Davie Fire contract puts them 10K above a Lauderdale Cop. FlPD is no more, and will not be resurrected. Sad but true. City Hall has always been against it's cops. Now FLPD is managed by incompetent suck ups who don't give a crap about anything but themselves. Combined with two past forced contracts (thats really what they were, Mangifesta may come back from GA and suck you all off, but.....they were!) and it is strike three and FLPD is out.

I bet a one year contract, no retirement COLA, and a very minimal pay raise, loss of details, was offered at today's negotiation meeting.

There has not been any real policing at FLPD for at least 3 years now. All the stats and numbers are maniputated and made up, smoke and mirrors. A roach in the NW has more credibility than an FLPD cop now, get a complaint and see.