DATE: March 22, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chief of Police
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Reestablish a Police Trainee/Entry Level/Academy Graduate (TEAG) Hiring Bonus Program & Lateral Hiring Bonus Program and Reestablish a Hiring Incentive Referral Program (HIRP) for City Employees
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to reestablish a Police Trainee/Entry Level/Academy Graduate (TEAG) Hiring Bonus Program & Lateral Hiring Bonus Program in the amount of $10,000 per Qualified Candidate Hired Under the TEAG Program and $20,000 per Qualified Candidate Hired Under the Lateral Hiring Bonus Program and Reestablish a Hiring Incentive Referral Program (HIRP) which will provide a $2,000 incentive to current City of Hayward employees who refer qualified employees for full-time permanent positions within the Police Department.
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SUMMARY
The Hayward Police Department has experienced a significantly diminished pool of well-qualified police officer applicants due to the competitive market and other factors. To attract more qualified applicants, and as a reflection of industry standards around recruiting of police officers nationally, staff recommends the permanent reestablishment of the Police Trainee/Entry Level/Academy Graduate (TEAG) Hiring Bonus Program in the amount of $10,000, Lateral Hiring Bonus Program in the amount of $20,000, and Hiring Referral Incentive Program (HIRP) in the amount of $2,000. The bonus awards for the TEAG and Lateral Hiring Bonus Programs would be distributed over a three- to four-year period in a phased approach.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II TEAG Bonus Program Resolution
Attachment III Lateral Bonus Program Resolution
Attachment IV HIRP Resolution
Attachment V TEAG Bonus Program Agreement
Attachment VI Lateral Bonus Program Agreement
Attachment VII HIRP Referral Application