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Police chief says approved hire has not replied; council agrees to continue search for one part‑time officer
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told the Union City Borough Council that a recently approved hire has not responded to contact attempts; the council agreed to continue searching for one part‑time officer and the chief will consult the Civil Service Commission about next steps.
At the Union City Borough Council meeting on Aug. 27, 2024, Police Chief David Pernice reported that a candidate previously approved for hire has not responded to phone and written contact and that he will attempt further outreach.
Pernice told council members that he had “tried to make contact but has had no luck,” and said he is “assuming he is no longer interested.” He said he plans to reach out to the law enforcement hiring consortium and that there are 32 candidates on the consortium’s list. Pernice said he would check with the Civil Service Commission to set up oral exams and would send letters to potential candidates.
Pernice said his department’s long‑term preference is to hire two part‑time officers but that the borough previously authorized only one. Council members agreed to continue the search to fill one part‑time position.
The report did not include the name of the unresponsive candidate, a hiring timeline, or a definitive start date. Pernice did not provide a timetable for the Civil Service steps; he said only that he would initiate contact about oral exams and follow up through formal letters.
The council took no formal vote related to a hire at the meeting; next procedural steps reported were the chief’s outreach to the consortium and coordination with the Civil Service Commission.
