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Town council approves conditional hire of full-time police officer pending tests
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The council approved a conditional offer for a full-time police officer who is ILEA certified, contingent on passing required tests and acceptance into the funding program; members noted the hire is a replacement and the perf test is scheduled for April 25.
The Hillsville Town Council voted to extend a conditional offer of employment to a candidate for a full-time police officer position pending successful completion of required tests and acceptance into the applicable funding program.
Staff said the candidate has prior law enforcement background and is ILEA certified; the physical and psychological testing the council referenced is scheduled for April 25. Council members clarified this hire replaces an existing position and noted the department is down two officers because of sickness. "I'll make the motion that we extend a conditional offer of employment to this officer pending successful completion of all required tests," the chair said; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
The council directed standard personnel processing to continue and will complete final hire paperwork after required tests and funding enrollment are confirmed.
