Santa Cruz Police Offers $2,000 Referral Bonus To The Public for Police Hires
Community members can receive up to $2,000 when they refer a police recruit or lateral police officer hired by SCPD.
The Santa Cruz Police Department is always searching for good people to join the team. Research has shown, and experience supports, that new hires who come into the organization through referrals are excellent contributors.
Citizens Hiring Bonus: $2,000 Recruitment Incentive For Police Hires
That’s where the community recruiting comes in! The Citizen Hiring Bonus Program also is a meaningful way to include the public in the police officer recruitment process by incentivizing people to recommend entry-level police recruits or lateral police officers who would benefit the Santa Cruz Police Department. Members of the public would be eligible for an incentive of up to $2,000!
“This program extends our marketing reach — call it ‘crowd recruiting,’” the Police Chief said. “We think there is immense value in community members participating in the process of recruiting the good, capable officers charged with protecting our city.”
When applying, eligible police recruits or lateral officers can designate who referred them and make that person eligible for the $2,000 Citizen Hiring Bonus.
The incentive bonus will be paid out in installments. The first $1,000 is disbursed when the candidate is sworn in, and the second disbursement of $1,000 is paid when the candidate completes the first six months of employment. Also, the officer will personally receive a $10,000 bonus for completing the hiring requirements.
Citizens Hiring Bonus Program Rules:
1. Referral Eligibility: All community members in state or out of state, except Human Resources personnel, Training Academy personnel, Recruitment Unit personnel, and managers with hiring authority over the referred, are eligible to refer candidates.
2. The Citizens Hiring Bonus referral must represent the candidate’s first referral contact with the Santa Cruz Police Department.
3. The Citizens Hiring Bonus referrals must first be submitted on the Candidate Referral Form to be eligible for an incentive.
4. The referring community member must agree to have their name used in the Candidate Referral form introduction.
5. The officer candidate will be the only referring one citizen’s name to be eligible for the bonus payment.
6. Only officer candidates who successfully meet the qualifications for the position are to be considered.
7. All officer candidates are to be evaluated for employment consistent with Santa Cruz Police Department policies and procedures.
8. All information regarding the hiring decision will remain strictly confidential.
9. Any disputes or interpretations of the program must be handled through the Santa Cruz Police Recruitment management.
10. Citizens Hiring Bonus referral incentive payments are paid in two installments. The first installment of $1,000 is paid when the candidate is hired, and the second installment of $1,000 is to be awarded once your candidate completes their six-month probationary period.
11. If you have any questions or concerns about the Citizens Hiring Bonus Referral Program, please get in touch with Deputy Chief Jon Bush via email at jbush@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5874
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