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Police chief to resume search after new-hire candidate stops responding
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told the council that a previously approved hire has not returned contact; he will contact the consortium of candidates, work with the Civil Service Commission to schedule oral exams, and the council agreed to continue searching for one part-time officer.
Police Chief David Pernice reported to the Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27 that an applicant previously approved for hire has not responded to outreach and ‘‘he is assuming he is no longer interested.’’ Pernice said he will reach out to the consortium of candidates, noting there are currently 32 names on the list, and will check with the Civil Service Commission to schedule oral exams and send letters to prospective candidates.
Pernice described the department's staffing goal as two part-time officers but reminded council that only one part-time position had been approved; councilors agreed to continue the search for one part-time officer. The chief’s plan includes formal steps that follow Civil Service procedures for recruitment and examination.
No formal vote was required; the discussion was recorded as direction to staff to proceed with recruitment. The meeting record shows no public comment on police staffing.
