Swimming Requirement

hello, everyone. I just saw that DBPD is hiring for the non-certified postion, and wanted to know if I have to take the swimming portion of the PAT at Broward Community College. Thank you in advance for your responses.

it wasnt a required a few years ago. I'd do it anyway so you can apply to other departments

DBPD seems to be the Titanic of agencies lately

Ok. Thank you for the heads-up. Stay safe out there.

Yeah, you definately better be able to swim if you want to work for DBPD. The boat is sinking fast and you don't want to drown.

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Well, it's been a while since this was posted, but the swimming test isn't all that big a deal at BCC.

If you can swim at all, like float ~ it's not that big a deal. If you are in a pool, and when you stop moving, you SINK.... it'll be a challenge.

You'll be swimming from end to end, and back, without touching the bottom or flipping to a back float. It's not too bad.
Wear some exercise pants, like a lycra material that doesn't soak up a lot of water. I also wore an Underarmour shirt, again, to not soak up water and weigh you down.

Hey Delray, how many times has a LEO hit the water? PEACE & Be Safe