FCSO Process
candidate gets to the background check and fails. The FCSO process is outlined below and is the industry standard test program.
Pre-application
Application
Invitation to begin testing
Tests
• Written Test
• Physical Agility Test
• Panel interview
• Voice Stress Analyzer
• Oral Boards
• In-depth Background Check
Purpose
The purpose of this proposed research is to provide alternative tested methods of recruiting and retaining a qualified, diversified workforce. This proposal address several issues regarding recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers, specifically in Flagler County, Florida. The proposed study is limited to Flagler County and only one specific position, sworn law enforcement positions.
When a law enforcement agency …show more content…
One strategy outlined in a Michigan State University School of Justice publication is a focus on building professional networks through everyday interactions. Dr. Jeremy P. Wilson notes that “‘friends or family working at the department that recruits ultimately joined were responsible for first prompting more than 40 percent of new recruits’” (2014, p. 81). This can work to the advantage of building a team by promoting a positive and realistic expectation of a career in law enforcement. However, this strategy can further exacerbate the issue of diversity in that, the population of this field is still predominantly Caucasian males which implies that potential family members applying will also be of Caucasian descent. Thus, this policy should certainly still be used as a recruitment tool but should not be the singular focus of such …show more content…
McClinton, he indicated that he “sells” quality of life when he recruits. He communicates to the potential candidates that Flagler County has a slower pace lifestyle and a lower cost of living than most coastal counties in Florida. It is important to mention the fact that the counties surrounding Flagler also have the same recruiting focal points. Several of the surrounding counties also offer a stipend to qualified candidates who are attending police officer training. For Flagler to offer any type of stipend, it would need to be added to the budget. The County would need to pass those additions in the budget in order for the stipend to be
Pre-application
Application
Invitation to begin testing
Tests
• Written Test
• Physical Agility Test
• Panel interview
• Voice Stress Analyzer
• Oral Boards
• In-depth Background Check
Purpose
The purpose of this proposed research is to provide alternative tested methods of recruiting and retaining a qualified, diversified workforce. This proposal address several issues regarding recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers, specifically in Flagler County, Florida. The proposed study is limited to Flagler County and only one specific position, sworn law enforcement positions.
When a law enforcement agency …show more content…
One strategy outlined in a Michigan State University School of Justice publication is a focus on building professional networks through everyday interactions. Dr. Jeremy P. Wilson notes that “‘friends or family working at the department that recruits ultimately joined were responsible for first prompting more than 40 percent of new recruits’” (2014, p. 81). This can work to the advantage of building a team by promoting a positive and realistic expectation of a career in law enforcement. However, this strategy can further exacerbate the issue of diversity in that, the population of this field is still predominantly Caucasian males which implies that potential family members applying will also be of Caucasian descent. Thus, this policy should certainly still be used as a recruitment tool but should not be the singular focus of such …show more content…
McClinton, he indicated that he “sells” quality of life when he recruits. He communicates to the potential candidates that Flagler County has a slower pace lifestyle and a lower cost of living than most coastal counties in Florida. It is important to mention the fact that the counties surrounding Flagler also have the same recruiting focal points. Several of the surrounding counties also offer a stipend to qualified candidates who are attending police officer training. For Flagler to offer any type of stipend, it would need to be added to the budget. The County would need to pass those additions in the budget in order for the stipend to be