Departments aren’t only competing with each other anymore. They’re up against private security firms and other industries for the same shrinking pool of candidates. Interest isn’t the issue: the Bureau of Labor Statistics still expects about 63,000 police and detective openings a year through 2033. Speed is the issue. Hiring drags on so long that good candidates walk away before an agency ever makes an offer. This infographic looks at why that happens and what departments can do differently.
Download the infographic to learn:
- Why time to hire has climbed to 130 days.
- Four ways to reach and engage today’s candidates.
- The essential elements of a strong job posting.
- Where candidates drop off in the hiring journey.
- Tools that can help boost your department’s visibility.
Download the infographic to see how your agency’s recruiting strategy compares — and where a few changes could make a real difference.
