If the pay is not great, how are the benefits & policies

To Another Guest- Good luck in your quest for JROC. I believe they have openings and I would suggest you proactively call the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for wherever you want to work and talk with him/her about current and future openings. Introduce yourself and your qualifications. For the most part, each Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) gets to pick their regional hires. If they know you, they can BOLO for you.

Just remember, FDLE is a police department. Just like all rest, we have our share of shining stars and wet candles. You won't find too many of the shining stars here in this forum. I used to come here just to read and get a kick out of all the madness that people post. You can also gather some intel on your co-workers. If your a sharp investigator, you listen to what's being said at the water cooler, then you can read between the lines and ID the wet candles.

As for the the written test, its just general aptitude that will be a breeze for most who can read and comprehend, then answer a few logical questions. It's not the LSAT. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that even with a college diploma these days people can read and write. Though they are few, some actually fail this test, and at least we are not having to send new hires for remedial literacy classes.

Good luck to you both.

Thank you again... stay safe....

I've noticed a lot of talk about new hires going to the Miami area. While the job interests me, I'm not real interested in moving to Miami. How are the prospects for openings in Orlando currently? Is there any preference for state LEO's working for other state agencies to stay in their current assigned areas? Thank you for your help.

Can someone tell me or where to look for what is expexted on the PAT test. I am 53 years old , major crimes investigator, recently retired, and think of coming to FDLE. Also where are the tests administered ? Thanks..

I just completed them this last weekend

1 1/2 mile run minimum approx 15:20
puch ups minimum 19
sit ups within a minute min 27
verticle jump minimum 16 "

They were done in Tallahassee...

Thank you for the information. Did they put you up for the night or is it on your dime? Any other tips would be greatly apprecaited.. Have you taken the oral interview yet?

Better hope you don't have any disciplinary actions in your jacket if you are applying. The head of FDLE wants only squeaky clean people. He must of never been a real cop if he didn't have at least a couple of pieces of paper in his jacket. Probably a political appointee with no experience. Also you will be put into a casino for 3 years before you can actually do any real police work.

Guest234,

Could you elaborate on the duties within the racino's? I would imagine it is shift work. Are you conducting any investigations or just on call? What specifically would an SA be doing while on shift?

Any additional information you could share would be appreciated.