31A - Recruiting and Selection of Police Officers 2017

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 9 Lexington Police Department Subject: Recruiting & Selection of Police Officers & Civilian (non-sworn) Employees Policy Number: 31A Accreditation Standards: Reference: 16.3.2; 31.1.1; 31.2.3; 31.3.1(a); 31.3.1(b); 31.3.1(c); 31.3.1(d); 31.3.4; 32.1.1; 32.1.4(a); 32.1.4(b); 32.1.4(c); 32.1.5; 32.1.6; 32.1.7; 32.2.1; 32.2.2; 32.2.3; 32.2.7; 32.2.8; 32.2.9; 32.2.10; 32.1.7 Effective Date: 3/11/13  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The selection of police officers from a field of potential candidates is a very important task affecting not only the Lexington Police Department, but the community as well. Candidates who possess intelligence, physical ability and proper temperament must be identified and screened for further consideration. A poorly selected candidate can prove to be a burden to the department for an entire generation. Candidates must have the proper attitude and aptitude or a situation exists where they expose themselves and the municipality to unnecessary civil liability. A poor candidate may also become a burden to both labor and management as a disciplinary problem, and may negatively affect the morale of the entire agency. It is imperative that the recruitment and selection process attract desirable candidates and that the process be fundamentally fair and in compliance with federal, state and local law. It is the policy of The Lexington Police Department to: 1. Select the most qualified candidates for appointment as sworn police officers and civilian (non-sworn) positions at the police department; 2. Maintain an efficient, effective, and fair selection process that will result in the appointment of those individuals who possess the best skills, knowledge, temperament, and abilities to police our community; 3. Strive to ensure that all hiring practices will be formulated and conducted in a manner which will prevent discrimination and ensure equal access for all people; 4. Base selection criteria solely on the individual eligibility and merit or fitness of applicants, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, affectional or sexual preferences or political or union affiliation. See Department policy 31C - Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement. [31.2.3]