1. Hamilton Police Service
Use of Police Public Sector Competency
Presented by
Rosemarie Auld C.H.R.P
Manager, Human Resources
February 2, 2011
Chief will introduce and will speak to how the Command team has made an assessment.

2. Overview Use of competency framework. Hiring requirements.
Performance Appraisals and Development Plan (PADP)
Employee Development
Promotional Process
Use of PADP
Divisional Tool (Competency based)
Chief

3. Basic use of Competency Framework Competency Framework
Hiring Practices
Coach
Officer tool – new recruits
Promotional Process
Competency
Framework
Performance Appraisals
Employee
Development
Plans

4. Hiring Practices
In Ontario, we subscribe to the Constable Selection System (CSS)
Data on competencies from CSS shared with Public Sector Council (overlap)
Opportunity for individual agencies to have “local” requirements. These competencies can then be explored at the local focused interview stage.

5. Coach Officer – Recruit Development:
Measure performance against hiring criteria
Where a performance issue is identified, refer to the competencies to assist with a benchmark for setting expectations.
Use in the development of any performance improvement plan

6. Employee Development Plans
Use in the development of any performance improvement plan
Sets clear expectations and are bona fide competencies (tested and validated)
Example: Employee requires development in Teamwork. Use the competency to set expectations.
Fosters teamwork (Level 2)
• Promotes team goals
• Seeks others’ input and involvement and
listens to their viewpoints
• Recognizes when a compromise is
required for the greater good of the team
• Suggests or develops methods and means
for maximizing the input and involvement
of team members
TEAMWORK
Works cooperatively with members of the work
team. Contributes to the development of a team
environment where team members ultimately
achieve established goals.

7. Promotional Process:
Use of PADP (competency based)
Divisional Tool (Competency based)
Interviews for rank of Staff Sergeant and Inspector (questions based on competencies and/or situational based. Task list assists with situational questions.

8. QUESTIONS?