hiring the right police candidate

Course Title:  Hiring the Right Police Candidate

Length:  Executive Overview (up to 90 minutes) or Half Day (3 hours)

Course Description:

This course will reflect on best practices in making hiring decisions and how behavior, mistakes, and archaic paradigms impact our ability to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve.  The presenter will explore topics such as:

·         Is withholding information the same thing as lying?

·         Double standards

·         Historical behavior

·         Character and why it matters

·         How to pivot the bar without lowering standards

·         Using technology to conduct effective background investigations

·         Social media screening

Methodology:

Lecture, PowerPoint, discussions, and practical exercises.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this block of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives when conducting an applicant investigation:

• How to avoid disparity claims and/or negligent hiring decisions.  

• Reflect on their own hiring standards and character and how it may be influencing their ability to recognize the right candidate.

• Identify and resolve conflicting historical events.

• Increase awareness on changing generational, social, and cultural norms.

• Understand how Social Media influences hiring decisions.

• Make recommendations or assist with the selection process.

Target Audience:

Executive or Leadership of law enforcement or emergency service agencies charged in making hiring decisions.

Rates and Fees

Please contact John Campanella for details on rates and fees.

The above program can be customized to address any industry.  If you are looking for a specific topic not shown above, contact John Campanella to develop a customized program.