Training Courses

Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Public Safety Organizations

Date & Time:
  • June 7, 2027 – June 10, 2027
Location:
Altamonte Springs, FL

This intensive 32-hour program is tailored for law enforcement leaders and recruitment professionals who recognize the importance of building strong talent pipelines within their agencies. Participants will gain practical knowledge and strategic insights designed to attract, engage, and maintain high-quality public safety personnel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The course is suitable for professionals new to recruitment roles as well as experienced administrators looking to enhance their current practices. It provides an in-depth examination of recruitment and retention methodologies applicable to public safety organizations of any size.

Course Content

Throughout the program, participants will explore:

  • Historical trends and evolution of law enforcement recruitment practices
  • Contemporary recruitment challenges and what candidates expect from employers
  • Approaches to minimize employee turnover and reconnect with former staff members
  • How different generational cohorts are motivated and make career decisions
  • Effective interviewing techniques and methods for establishing rapport with candidates
  • Building organizational brand presence, establishing budgets, and utilizing modern technology
  • Creating comprehensive policies and developing meaningful mission statements
  • Legal compliance matters including ADA requirements, EEOC regulations, and employment law principles
  • Job task analysis procedures and methods for evaluating applicants

Target Audience

This course is designed for personnel working in law enforcement, corrections, and broader public safety fields.

Course Details

Duration: 32 hours

Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tuition: $925.00

Upcoming Sessions

Session 1:
June 7-10, 2027
Altamonte Springs Police Department Training Room
225 Newburyport Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Instructor: Meagan Nestor

Session 2:
November 8-11, 2027
IPTM - University of North Florida
Adam W. Herbert University Center
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Instructor: Meagan Nestor