About the Academy
Steps to the Academy
Step 1
Obtain a State of Florida Employment Application
Step 2
Mail or electronically submit your application to:
Florida Highway Patrol
Chief Background Investigator
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 49
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Step 3
The Chief Background Investigator mails all applicants a letter detailing the status of their application.
Step 4
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are scheduled for pre-employment testing. They are mailed a Supplemental Law Enforcement Application
Step 5
Applicants take the written Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) and Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Step 6
The Chief Background Investigator reviews the Supplemental Applications. A Credit Check is conducted.
Step 7
Polygraph Exam
Step 8
Psychological Screening
Step 9
Medical & Vision Exams
Step 10
Background Investigation
Step 11
The Colonel reviews the applicants and makes an employment decision.
Step 12
Applicants are offered employment and attend the Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy.