Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking an Executive Search / Recruitment Firm (the “Firm”) to assist the City Manager in the search and selection of a Chief of Police. The successful Firm will be asked to assist the Governing Body in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and contract negotiation process. Anticipated elements of this process are outlined below. A. Work with the City Manager and others as identified by the City Manager to develop a Chief of Police Position Profile; B. Work with the City Manager to develop a strategy and process for carrying out the recruitment of a Chief of Police; C. Conduct a professional search and recruitment effort utilizing local, regional and national contacts to seek qualified candidates, including those who may not otherwise have an interest in this position; D. Coordinate preparation and place of advertisements in appropriate national publications and outlets (e.g. Police One, IACP (International Association Chiefs of Police), KACP (Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police),FBI NA Associates Police Executive REsearch Forum (PERF), and others identified as appropriate by the Firm) to provide maximum exposure of the opportunity and to ensure an open recruitment process, including adherence to AA/EEO standards; E. Review and screen candidates for qualifications consistent with the Chief of Police Position Profile; F. Identify a pool of candidates for consideration; G. Recommend a process to the City Manager and assist the City in conducting and coordinating all aspects of an interview process; H. Coordinate and/or conduct reference and background checks; and I. Assist the City in the negotiation of an employment agreement with the final candidate. J. Conduct a follow-up to the recruitment within the first year.
