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THE HIRING PROCESS

As a public safety agency, NORCOM has unique hiring guidelines and a robust selection process. Successful completion of each phase of the process is required in order to move to the next phase and to be considered for employment. Please review the Automatic and Potential Disqualifiers listed below and ensure that you are eligible for a position with NORCOM.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
Drug Usage

  • Illegal use of any controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity
  • Illegal use of or manufacture of controlled or illegal drugs within three (3) years
  • Any pattern of prescription drug abuse within three (3) years

Criminal Activity

  • Any adult felony conviction
  • Commission or conviction of an act of domestic violence as an adult
  • Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity

POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS

  • Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
  • Use of THC within the last 12 months will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Panel Interview: You will be interviewed by a panel of current NORCOM employees and in some cases, employees from our partner agencies.
  • Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will include reference checks of previous employers, personal contacts, family members, and other information. Background checks can take several weeks to complete.
  • Management Interview: Candidates who pass the background check will be invited to an interview with NORCOM’s Executive Director, Deputy Director, and HR Manager.
  • Conditional offer of employment
  • Polygraph Test: Polygraphs are conducted by a contractor who is a trained and certified polygrapher.
  • Psychological Assessment: This is a standard interview with a licensed psychologist who is experienced in the emergency services professions. The psychologist will conduct an interview and administer standardized tests to make a further assessment of your suitability to the position.
  • Final Offer Letter
  • Post Offer: physical examination and drug screen
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