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Click on the link below for the hiring process steps you wish to view. Listed on this page are hiring processes for Police Recruit, Lateral Officer, and Communication Specialist.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST HIRING PROCESS

1. Submit an Application and Typing Certificate.
Submit your application and typing certificate of 40 wpm or greater. Click here to download an application. Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

2. Attend Testing.
You will be notified by mail for the upcoming testing dates. We typically test every three – four months.

3. Fill Out Background Packets.
Click here to download Civilian Background Packet.

4. Polygraph and Background Investigation.
A thorough background investigation shall be performed on each candidate.

5. Sit Along in Communication.

6. Interview with the Chief of Police and Command Staff.
Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

7. Conditional Job Offer.

8. Medical Examination.
Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

9. Psychological Screening.
A battery of psychological tests shall be administered to each candidate after they receive a conditional job offer. The tests will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist and used in conjunction with a personal interview to evaluate the applicant and determine their suitability for employment. Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

10. Final Job Offer.
The Chief of Police, based upon the results of the selection process and personal interviews, shall make the final hiring decision.

Although selection is based upon the successful completion of all of the above components listed, the nature of the selection process allows any single component, other than the polygraph result, to cause the elimination of a candidate from further consideration. The selection process is designed to allow the Department to obtain qualified personnel to fill specific needs. The final determination of the attributes and skills that a candidate should possess and who will be selected for employment is the responsibility of the Chief of Police.

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