NEW to the forum. Thank you for any help.. I'm from Tampa and plan on getting involved with HCSO as soon as I get out in February, 2014. I have done a great amount of research and it seems HCSO is an outstanding agency to work for. I took the CJBAT last week. Next step is the civil service app. I am currently stationed in NY and I wont be able to make it to Tampa until February. Should I start this now or wait until February? How long after I complete the Civil Service app will they schedule me for the physical portion of the hiring process?