Policy Text
WINDERMERE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
This order consists of the following:
1. Purpose
2. Policy
3. Definitions
4. Procedures
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to recruit quality personnel for employment with the
Windermere Police Department.
2. Policy
The Windermere Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
3. Definitions
A. Americans with Disabilities Act – Federal legislation that prevents discrimination
based on physical or mental impairment.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity – The provision of equitable opportunities for
employment and conditions of employment to all employees regardless of race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or physical
impairment (disability as defi ned by law) .
C. Job Description – Summarizes the essential responsibilities, activities,
qualifications and skills for a role. Also know n as a J D, this document describes
the type of work performed. Effective Date: July 21, 202 5 Rescinds
Amends (September 14, 2022) Number: 18.3
SUBJECT : Recruiting
Print Date: 0 7/21/25
Distribution: All Personnel Review Month: September
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D. Recruitment Activities – Any activity or event utilized in seeking potentially
qualified applicants for a particular position.
4. Procedures
A. Administrative Practices and Procedures
1. An active, positive, and fair recruitment program will be initiated,
maintained, and assessed to attract qualified and diverse applicants .
2. The recruitment program purposely involves the support and involvement
of the entire agency. The Chief of Police shall be briefed o n the
accomplishments, goals, needs, and concerns associated with the
recruiting program upon request or as needed.
3. Minority personnel who are fluent in the community’s languages and
aware of the cultural environment will be included in recruitment activities
whenever possible.
4. Agency recruiters and other employees who may assist in recruitment
activities will be knowledgeable in personnel matters to include Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Applicable training shall be provided for everyone involved in the
recruiting function. [8.01M (POC)]
5. Written job descriptions support recruitment strategies and procedures.
Candidates meeting or exceedin g job requirements are actively recruited.
Prerequisite requirements for recruitment include knowledge, skills,
abilities, education, training, experience, personality, interests, and other
documented and valid requirements of the job being recruited.
6. Employees are encouraged to refer highly qualified candidates for
positions available within the agency. All referrals and letters of
recommendation will be included in the applicant’s file.
B. Community Outreach
1. Recruitment assistance and referrals will b e actively sought from
community organizations and key leaders. The objective of these contacts
is to broaden exposure within the service community and, as a result,
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increase the pool of qualified candidates.
2. Job announcements should be posted and access to prescreening
applications made available within community service organizations that
are in contact with individuals who are likely candidates for recruitment.
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Chief David A. Ogden