Dear Candidate, 

Now that you have signed your offer of employment, we will begin the next important step in the hiring process: the pre-employment background process.

Please carefully review the requirements below and complete all requested documents within the specified timeframes.

Next Steps

  • Background Release – FDLE Form CJSTC-58

    Complete, sign and date the form in the presence of a Florida Notary. Please submit the following within 3 days of signing your offer letter: 


    • Completed and notarized Background Release form

    • Driver's License

    • Social Security Card

  • Personnel History Questionnaire (PHQ)

    The Personnel History Questionnaire must be completed in its entirety and in BLUE INK. Please carefully read the instructions provided throughout the document and make sure all sections are completed as directed.


    P.H.Q. is due within 5 days of signing the offer letter.

  • Download Forms

    Click Here to Download the forms: https://cityofdoral.files.com/f/628c82615c306775

  • Send forms to:

    Completed Forms must be submitted to: Backgrounds@doralpd.com

  • Questions?

    Please the Backgrounds Unit for Answers: 

    • Email: Backgrounds@doralpd.com
    • Phone: 305-593-6699 (When calling, please request to speak with the Backgrounds Unit).