Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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3.17 Recruitment: Administrative Practices and Procedures
3.17.5 Recruitment Manager Training (Revised: 7/18/18)
The PSD Commander , and/or any designees will be trained and knowledgeable in personnel
matters relating to recruitment and promotional selection processes. The PSD Commander shall
ensure Police Department personnel assigned to recruitment activities have received training
and/or instruction in recruitment techniques and strategies. At a minimum, this training w ill
cover:
A. An employee’s role in the recruitment process
B. The Police Department’s recruitment needs and commitments and an understanding of
the organization, operation and phil osophy of the Police Department
C. The Police Department’s career opportunities, salaries, benefits, job diversification and
training
D. Federal and State guidelines, University of California policies and procedures,
community needs (including demographic data, community organizations, educational
institutions, etc.), a n understanding and appreciation of the need for diversity
(Affirmative Action/Nondiscr imination in Employment Policy) and that discrimination is
strictly prohibited on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity,
marital status, famil ial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or source
of income.
E. Interview panelists and practical exercise participants/reviewers will participate in an
orientation/training meeting with the PSD Commander This orientation will inc lude:
1. An ov erview of the selection process
2. Appr opriate/inappropriate questions
3. Review of skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for the position and
characterist ics that disqualify candidates
4. Use of written evaluation forms
5. Common rating errors.
F. The recruitment programs of other jurisdictions will be reviewed periodically by the PSD
Commander .
G. POST peace officer selection requirements will be followed for sworn and Dispatch
applicants , in addition to the above standards.