Police Promotional Exams

The City of New Haven is seeking a consultant to develop, validate, administer, and score promotional exam processes for police ranks within the New Haven Police Department. The consultant will be responsible for creating a selection process that incorporates best practices in pre-employment testing and meets all legal requirements, Federal EEOC guidelines, and is cost-effective. The consultant will also be required to provide a comprehensive technical validation report and ensure the security and integrity of the exam process. • The consultant will be working with the City's Human Resources department to identify candidates best suited for promotion to police ranks. • The consultant will be required to develop a job analysis to identify KSAOs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics) specific to NHPD Police Officer ranks. • The consultant will be required to provide a robust plan for candidate orientation and study materials to ensure a level playing field. • The consultant will be required to demonstrate a commitment to equity and legal rigor in the exam process. • The consultant will be required to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and a clear plan for reducing subgroup differences in the exam process.