2017 Entry-Level Police Officer Testing Process
The Police and Human Resources departments are nearing the final stages of another successful 2017 Entry-Level Police Officer Testing Process. On April 4, 2017, eighty-eight (88) candidates completed oral interviews at the Champaign Police Department. In order to accomplish such a structured, one-day interview timeline, HR enlisted the assistance of 12 assessors – 6 panels […]
2015 Illinois Workers’ Compensation Forum
The 2015 Illinois Workers’ Compensation Forum was held on May 4 and 5 at the Loyola University Quinlan School of Business in Chicago. The City’s Risk Manager, Larry Krause, was the Chairman of the Forum for this year. As Chair, he was responsible to provide opening comments to kick off both days of the Forum […]
Entry-Level Firefighter Interviews
The 2014 entry-level Firefighter recruitment process continues as scheduled. The Human Resources (HR) Department administered an application period in August and a written exam in September. Eighty-nine of the 91 candidates who sat for the written exam successfully achieved the minimum passing score and qualified to participate in on-site interviews on November 13. HR staff […]
Entry-Level Firefighter Recruitment
The Human Resources and Fire Departments administer programs to recruit and select a diverse group of qualified candidates for entry-level Firefighter positions. Recruitment efforts for 2014 successfully yielded an increase of 15 applications from 2012. The Human Resources and Fire Departments hosted an optional study session for the written exam on September 17. The study […]
Firefighter Recruitment
Applications are now being accepted for the entry-level firefighter eligibility list process. The Human Resources and Fire Departments are working with Stanard Associates to provide firefighter application and testing services. Stanard has specialized expertise in firefighter recruitment and assessments and will expand Champaign’s targeted outreach to a broad group of diverse, qualified applicants, while also […]
Firefighter Behavioral Health
From Tuesday, February 11 through Thursday, February 13, firefighter training focused on health and wellness. Acting Deputy Chief John Barker spoke on the development of a Health and Wellness Program. This portion of the class focused on a program that would make options available to firefighting personnel to help prepare and maintain mental and physical […]
Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series
The Human Resources Department is coordinating a six-part Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series for managers and supervisors presented by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). The training is broadcast through webinars with presentation materials available for attendees. The first session, “The Makings of a Leader: Roles of a Supervisor/Supervisory Leadership”, was attended by 18 staff […]