Human Resources Division

The Department has its own Human Resources Division (HRD), apart from the City of Frederick’s Human Resources, because of the unique and specialized needs of police hiring and personnel issues. The Division is staffed by one Lieutenant, who shares a secretary with the Professional Standards Division.

All employees of the Police Department are hired through processes that are developed, managed, and conducted by the Human Resources Division. The Division is also responsible for working with consultants to develop, manage, and administer Assessment Centers and other exercises for the promotion of officers to supervisory and command ranks.

In addition, the HRD is responsible for many other personnel related matters such as:

• Management of the Employee Evaluation process
• Management of the High School Intern Program
• Maintenance of Personnel, Medical, Background Investigation, and Applicant files
• Management of the Police Department’s Worker’s Compensation claims
• Management of the Random Drug Testing program
• Coordination of specialized psychological services for various personnel selections
• Development of recruiting sources
• Design and production of recruiting materials

Coordination and production of promotion and awards ceremonies