Goal 3.2: Ensure Diversity and Inclusion are Integral in The Departments Hiring Processes and Functions

Objective 3.1D: Develop Recruitment/Retention Program for Dispatch Personnel

Timeframe: 60 Months Assigned to: Chief of Communications

Performance Measures

• Update job description • Develop advertising plan • Develop better defined application process • Identify target audiences and locations

Objective 3.1E: Achieve and Maintain Fully Staffed Dispatch Center

Timeframe: Ongoing Assigned to: Chief of Communications

Performance Measures

• Utilize existing public safety recruitment • Leverage job fairs • Social Media advertising

Objective 3.1F: Improve Non-sworn Employee Recognition Program

Timeframe: 60 Months Assigned to: Chief of Staff

Performance Measures

• Review current program • Research other external agency programs • Conduct survey of current non-sworn staff for recommendation • Develop defined process

Goal 3.2: Ensure Diversity and Inclusion are Integral in The Departments Hiring Processes and Functions

Objective 3.2A: Ensure a Workplace Environment That Supports Diversity

Timeframe: Ongoing Assigned to: Fire Chief

Performance Measures

• Encourage diversity from the highest level of leadership down • Increase employee awareness of the need for diversity • Provide education on the value of diversity

Objective 3.2B: Utilize Recruitment to Develop a Workforce That is Reflective of the Community We Serve

Timeframe: Ongoing Assigned to: Fire Chief/Recruitment Coordinator

Performance Measures

• Analyze effectiveness of current programs annually • Implement new programs as needed

Objective 3.2C: Develop Program for Early Academic Intervention & Remediation

Timeframe: 12 Months Assigned to: Chief of Training

Performance Measures

• Develop standardized process for academic intervention to ensure equitable treatment • Educate Training Staff