2020 Adult Fire Explorers Kickoff Meeting
2020 Adult Fire Explorers Kickoff Meeting On Thursday, July 16, the Champaign Fire Department hosted a virtual kickoff meeting for the 2020 Adult Fire Explorers Program. The program is a partnership with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to increase the diversity of qualified applicants for the testing process for the 2021-2023 Entry-Level Firefighter […]
Police Officer Continuous Recruitment Virtual Informational Session
The Champaign Police and Human Resources (HR) Departments partnered and presented a virtual Police Officer recruitment informational session on July 9, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This police recruitment is the second of four police continuous recruitment efforts – two in 2020 and two in 2021. Staff participating included Sgt. Geoff Coon, Sgt. Greg […]
Human Resources Department Hosts Professional Development Event
Thirty-eight Non-Bargaining Unit City employees participated in a Professional Development Event hosted by the Human Resources Department on September 27, 2019. The event, titled Improv and Improve:The Leadership and Life Lessons of “Yes, And” was presented by nationally recognized speaker Craig Rapp and Aida Johnson-Rapp. The lively and highly interactive workshop took place in the […]
Human Resources Department Hosts Coaching and Counseling Workshops
Forty-two managers and supervisors participated in a pair of Coaching and Counseling workshops on September 18, 2019. The interactive workshops, which are the first in the City’s new Supervisor Essentials Series, took place at the Champaign Police Department. Both sessions offered the opportunity for attendees to develop their skills, collaborate with other managers and supervisors, […]
City Staff Attends Summer Youth Employment Services Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony for the Summer 2019 Unit 4 Youth Employment Services (YES) program was held on July 29 at Jefferson Middle School. During the ceremony, employers and speakers praised participating students for their dedication, effort, and work performance during the six-week program. Representatives from the City of Champaign in attendance included City Manager Dorothy […]
METCAD Holds Informational Meeting for Telecommunicator I Recruitment
On Wednesday, June 19, METCAD hosted an informational meeting for people interested in learning more about the position of Telecommunicator I. The event, which drew approximately 30 people, was organized to provide an opportunity for potential applicants to develop an understanding of the METCAD structure, the responsibilities and expectations of being a Telecommunicator (TC), and […]
2019 Entry-Level Police Officer Testing Process Update
The Champaign Police and Human Resources Departments are nearing the final stages of another successful Entry-Level Police Officer Testing Process. On April 11 & 16, 2019, eighty-nine (89) candidates completed oral interviews at the Police Department. In order to accomplish such a structured, one-day interview timeline, several community members, City, and Police Department employees volunteered […]
112 Applicants Sit for Police Officer Written Exam
On March 9, 112 candidates sat for the mandatory orientation and written exam as part of the ongoing Police Officer Recruitment Process. The events were held at the I-Hotel and Conference Center. The candidates with the top 100 exam scores will move on to the next phase of the recruitment, oral interviews, on April 11. Interviews […]
Police, Human Resources Host Study Session Ahead of Police Recruitment Exam
On Wednesday, February 20, approximately 45 applicants attended the free written exam study session hosted by the Champaign Police and Human Resources departments at the I-Hotel and Conference Center. The 2019 Entry-Level Police Officer Mandatory Orientation and Written Exam will be held on March 9, 2019 at the I-Hotel and Conference center.
2019 Entry Level Police Officer Informational Meeting
Approximately 20 prospective applicants braved the frigid temperatures January 23 to attend the 2019 Police Officer Recruitment Informational Meeting at the Champaign Police Department. Chief Anthony Cobb welcomed everyone and provided an overview of the Champaign Police Department, followed by an overview of the 2019 Police Recruitment process by HR Specialist Karen Hampton. Then a panel […]