Why

Question 1

Reason for apply

Answer 1

1. Family ties

2. Vested interest in hiring only the best

Question 2

Why is recruiter position important

Answer 2

1. Vital role in LE b/c it is essentially in charge of promoting the agencies mission and recruiting candidates to fulfill the role
2. Future of GPD
3. Maintaining Diversity and inclusion

Question 3

Recruitment initiatives

Answer 3

1. Local events throughout alachua county such as festivals, markets, competitions
2. State wide such as job fairs, academies, athletic leagues to include collegiate athletes
3. Reaching out to church, mixed martial arts, high schools
4. Referral program for officers
5. Relocation fees and sign on bonus
6. Social media such as police app, LinkedIn, and jointhehandshake
7. Mentor program between officers and candidates (police exam career prep)

Question 4

Hiring process

Answer 4

Application
Physical biliary course -4min time limit
Writing sample- 80% and higher
Oral board- 2 Leo,1 civilian- acceptable
Background investigation
Conditional offer
Poly,psych, and med/stress eval

Question 5

2 classifications for on boarding

Answer 5

Sponsorship for non sworn

Certified police officer

Question 6

Certified LEO process after academy

Answer 6

Mini academy
Swearing in ceremony
Fto program
6 months solo officer probation

Question 7

3 c’s

Answer 7

Consistency
Compassion
Constitutional policing

Question 8

Application minimums experiences

Answer 8

Certified- out of state, military, federal, with 2 years experience
State of Florida- 18 months experience
Non-sworn- sponsorship
Seated- must be in Florida academy

Question 9

Benefits and comp

Answer 9

Educational salary incentive
Clothing allowance
Duty equipment provided
Overtime
25 year retirement and drop plan
Tuition reimbursement 
Take home car
Insurance and benefits 
Promotional growth
Specialty units

Question 10

Starting salary

Answer 10

Non- certified - 38,5k

Certified- 45k

Question 11

Eligibility

Answer 11

21 years old
Us citizen 
Valid dl
Military- honorable
Non-cert must have assoc
High school or equiv- 3 years exp mili, 5 years Leo reserve, 5 years public serv at large, or combination

Preference given to 60 credit hours

Question 12

Disqualifiers

Answer 12

1 year weed
3 year hard drugs
Felony conviction or equiv to FL law if out of state
Conv of moral turpitude, false statements, perjury , or dv

Question 13

Fbat score

Answer 13

79% or higher

Question 14

Background investigation includes

Answer 14

Criminal and civil 
Irs and credit
Dl history
Current and previous employers, landlords, neighbors 
Personal references

Question 15

What makes me qualified

Answer 15

Education shows that I’m committed to law enforcement and it’s importance to the community

13 years at GPD shows my commitment to the agency

Teaching in various positions has given me the opportunity to speak in favor of the agency and recruit qualified candidates

Roles at GPD have given me the opportunity to conduct activity comparable to the recruiter position- back ground investigations, speaking jin large groups, vetting what’s most important

I’m a self motivated worker- see a need and I strive to get that need fulfilled. iE Narcan, overdose response group.