Training Courses

Police Applicant Background Investigation by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • August 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027
Location:
Altamonte Springs, FL

Police Applicant Background Investigation

This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and competencies needed to execute impartial, detailed, and legally compliant background investigations that align with professional law enforcement standards.

The program covers relevant Federal and State Statutes, current case law, Supreme Court precedents, and administrative regulations that govern personnel selection and employment. Participants will gain understanding of employment fairness laws at both the Federal and State levels, public records access requirements, EEOC guidelines, ADA regulations, and how these legal frameworks directly influence the background investigation and hiring process.

Key learning areas include identifying and utilizing effective internet search tools and data sources for background research, interpreting psychological evaluation reports, implementing proper drug screening protocols, and conducting effective interviews with applicants, references, former employers, and community contacts. The course also emphasizes documentation best practices and producing thorough, fact-based investigative reports.

Topics Covered:

  • Background investigator responsibilities and role definition
  • Job dimension identification
  • Policy and procedural frameworks for background investigations
  • Legal considerations and compliance issues
  • ADA implications for hiring decisions
  • Psychological evaluation screening
  • Veteran preference regulations
  • Drug screening procedures
  • Information and data resources
  • Interview techniques and strategies
  • Report writing standards
  • Hands-on practical simulation exercise

Intended Audience: Public safety, law enforcement, corrections, human resources, and communications professionals engaged in the employment application process, including applicant assessment, interviews, background investigations, and hiring decisions. This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Duration: 40 hours

Course Schedule and Locations:

  • October 19-23, 2026 – Jacksonville, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00 | Instructors: Steven Hall, Jessica Ryan
  • December 7-11, 2026 – Jacksonville, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00 | Instructors: Adrian Arnold, Ralph Draper
  • February 22-26, 2027 – Sarasota, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00
  • March 29 - April 2, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00
  • August 2-6, 2027 – Altamonte Springs, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00
  • September 20-24, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00
  • December 13-17, 2027 – Jacksonville, Florida (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) | Fee: $895.00

Primary Instruction Venue: Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224