Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for employment as a police officer, you must meet the following minimum qualifications at time of application:

  • Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
  • Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and at least 19 years of age at time of application.
  • Possess, or be eligible to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Hiring Process

Ready to join BBPD? Here is how the hiring process works.

  1. Complete the online application here
  2. Complete an interview

Based on successful completion of these elements, top candidates may be presented with a conditional offer.

You will then be required to do the following:

  1. Controlled Voice Stress Analysis
  2. Psychological Exam
  3. Physical Exam
  4. Drug Screen
  5. Background Investigation

Based on successful completion of these elements, you may be offered employment.

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Salary & Benefits

Starting Salary: $73,000

City of Boynton Beach Police Department Employment Benefits:

  • Take Home Car
  • Holiday Pay ($6,318 in additional salary, increases each year)
  • City Pension (20 years, 3% multiplier)
  • 8 year DROP
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account Contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Personal Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Pension buy back for military or previous law enforcement (up to 5 years)
  • $5,000 Incentive for Certified Police Officers
  • Foreign Language Incentive Pay