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POLICE OFFICER PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS
Human Resources
Michael Niedzielski (x2182)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with National Testing Network for the provision of pre-employment psychological examinations and evaluations for candidates to the position of Police Officer; further authorizing the expenditure not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City sought competitive proposals in order to enter into a new contract to provide pre-employment psychological screening for Police Officer candidates from January 25, 2024 through April 2, 2024. Former provider, Dr. Gregory Forgac has indicated that he will be retiring. One (1) proposal was submitted by National Testing Network ("NTN"). NTN consists of seasoned professionals including Ph. D. level I/O Psychologists and Psychometricians, and a team of Ohio-licensed Clinical Psychologists. NTN's psychological evaluations are conducted by Ohio-licensed clinical psychologists, who are all members of the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA); therefore, they possess exceptional academic and professional expertise and experience specifically relevant to pre-employment psychological screening and analysis. Accordingly, the City determined NTN to be best suited to provide this essential portion of the pre-employment process for the position of Police Officer.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with National Testing Network for a period not to exceed two (2) years, with an option to renew at the City's sole discretion for one (1) additional year, for the provision of pre-employment psychological testing and evaluation upon terms and conditions deemed proper and requisite according to the Mayor, Director of Law, and the Director of Human Resources.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of funds is ...
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