Training Courses

Police Applicant Background Investigation by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027
Location:
Jacksonville, FL

Police Applicant Background Investigation

This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to execute impartial, comprehensive, and legally defensible background investigations that align with professional agency standards.

The program covers essential Federal and State legislative requirements, relevant case law, recent Supreme Court precedents, and applicable administrative regulations pertaining to personnel selection and employment practices. Participants will examine Federal and State employment fairness statutes, public records access laws, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, and how these legal frameworks affect the background investigation and hiring decision process.

Throughout the course, attendees will explore effective internet search resources for gathering background data, expectations regarding psychological evaluation findings, appropriate drug screening methodologies, and evidence-based interview strategies for applicants, references, former supervisors, and community contacts. The training emphasizes proper documentation and report development for investigative conclusions.

A hands-on simulation exercise at course conclusion allows participants to practice the complete applicant background investigation process.

Course Topics

  • Background investigator responsibilities
  • Job dimension identification
  • Background policies and procedures
  • Legal considerations in background investigations
  • ADA compliance in hiring
  • Psychological evaluation processes
  • Veteran preference policies
  • Drug screening procedures
  • Data and information resources
  • Investigation methodology
  • Interview best practices
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Practical application exercise

Intended Audience

This course is designed for public safety, law enforcement, corrections, human resources, and communications professionals involved in employment application procedures, including applicant assessment and testing, applicant interviews, background investigations, and employment selection. The program is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Course Details

Duration: 40 hours

Class Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

Fee: $895.00

Scheduled Sessions

October 19-23, 2026 - Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Instructors: Steven Hall, Jessica Ryan

December 7-11, 2026 - Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Instructors: Adrian Arnold, Ralph Draper

February 22-26, 2027 - Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Police Department, 3rd Floor Training Room, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237

March 29 - April 2, 2027 - Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

August 2-6, 2027 - Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs Police Department, Training Room, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

September 20-24, 2027 - Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

December 13-17, 2027 - Jacksonville, Florida
IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224