Springville pivots to faster code-enforcement hiring, prioritizing SFO-certified candidates
Public Safety Director Lance Haight told council the city is pivoting to recruit candidates who already have or can quickly obtain Special Functions Officer (SFO) certification to fill a code-enforcement position faster than waiting for full LEO certification; council identified the vacancy as a high priority.
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Chief Lance Haight reported to the council that the city has faced significant obstacles filling the dedicated code-enforcement role because past candidates withdrew or failed to complete training. To address that gap, the department is prioritizing hiring an individual who already possesses Special Functions Officer (SFO) certification, or who can obtain it quickly, rather than waiting for full Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification, which has a longer training timeline.
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