We are extremely selective in our hiring process to ensure that we hire the best possible applicants. We feel that, since our citizens provide us with a great place to work, it is our duty to provide them with a great place to live. A big part of that is hiring professional officers who are ethical and well trained.
Consequently, we conduct a thorough background check including work history, personal history, criminal history, and driver history. All applicants are also required to participate in a psychological evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist. Additionally, applicants will have a physical and drug screen and a polygraph test.
Finally, all applicants must appear in front of our oral interview panel consisting of Major Brock, Lt. Johnson, Lt. Lafferty, and one (1) Sergeant. This panel will ask the applicant a standard series of questions and complete a rating form.
Once all of these steps are complete, the background investigator will make a recommendation to the Chief of Police. All selected applicants will then have a final interview with the Chief of Police. The Chief will then make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council, who must vote to appoint all new hires.
In all, it takes roughly 6 weeks to complete the hiring process.