HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9728 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9728
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 21, 2015
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The purpose of this report is to provide an update in the recruitment of a City of Fort Worth Police
Chief.
In the last report you were informed that the position profile was completed, advertising had
begun and were provided with a copy of the profile along with a list of different organizations
where ads have been placed in an effort to ensure a diverse pool of candidate. There is nothing
materially new to report - applications/resumes are being received and screened. It is still
anticipated that the first preliminary review of candidates will take place sometime around the
middle of May.
However, to provide more information around what is happening at this stage of the recruitment
cycle, in addition to the placement of advertisements in professional publications, the search firm
is actively reviewing their database to find candidates they already know and/or already have on
file that meet the City's specifications. They rely heavily on their own contacts in related fields
and their own experience. In other words, through networking, they will conduct a professional
search for the best-qualified candidates and invite them to apply for the position. They will utilize
appropriate professional organizations, established contacts and their knowledge of quality
jurisdictions and their employees. Candidates that apply are requested to provide substantial
information about their accomplishments, management style and philosophy and are screened
against the profile for these items as well as education, technical knowledge, experience,
personal traits, etc.
The Mayor and Council may expect regular updates on the status of the recruitment process for
the Police Chief.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS