Hire and Promote the Right Officers. Reduce Risk. Build Stronger Teams.

Public-safety-specific behavioral assessments and promotion evaluations that predict on-the-job performance, so you avoid costly mis-hires and leadership gaps.

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Recruitment shortages. Retirements. Community pressure. You can’t afford guesswork in hiring or promotions. Our validated assessments and success profiles are built for Police, Fire, and EMS, helping you select, coach, and promote with confidence.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Define Success
Benchmark roles against your top performers and mission needs.

2. Assess What Matters
Measure critical behaviors and attitudes for public safety – not acing interviews.

2. Decide with Clarity
Get an actionable report with hire/no-hire guidance, coaching tips, and more.

  • Cut mis-hire risk and internal conflict.
  • Shorten time-to-decision with clear, comparable scores.
  • Improve supervision quality with tailored coaching notes.
  • Strengthen community trust by hiring for fit and judgment.
  • Support DEI goals with structured, defensible decisions.

Trusted by Public Safety Leaders

“The firefighter benchmarking program has been part of our firefighter selection process for many, many years. The candidate is evaluated based on a firefighter benchmark built using current Strongsville firefighters. I truly believe it is important to hire individuals with high moral character, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and dependability. The quality of our recent firefighter selections speaks volumes to the credibility of benchmarking.”

Chief William Shaw
City of Solon Fire Department

“The coaching process has been a great asset for our first line supervisors. The new-hire assessments go far beyond a simple psychological assessment, instead measuring potential candidates against the values and behaviors that are important to our organization. Not only does this process help us determine if a candidate will be a good fit for our organization, but it also provides our field training officers with a great training tool. Using PRADCO’s results a new officer’s field training can be customized to emphasize areas identified for improvement. Hiring a police officer is a long-term commitment, and PRADCO is an invaluable resource to ensure that we are hiring the most qualified candidates who will bring the most value to our organization.”

Chief Michael J. Kilbane
Independence Police Department

Tools to Hire and Promote with Confidence:

Pre-Hire Assessments
For sworn & civilian roles

360° Feedback Tools
For current staff development

Structured Interview Guides
Reduce bias and improve consistency

Custom Success Profiles
Built from your best performers

Promotion Readiness Evaluations
Identify leadership potential

Structured Interview Guides
Reduce bias and improve consistency

Results You’ll See:

  • Reduce turnover by selecting the right fit
  • Avoid costly mistakes and internal conflict
  • Improve diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring
  • Build a stronger, more resilient workforce

Ready to see how it works?

Get a free consultation to discuss your department’s needs.

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You don’t need another plug-and-play HR tool. You need a partner who understands the unique pressures, expectations, and consequences of public safety leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our public safety solutions.

Can PRADCO work with union or civil service departments?

Yes. Our tools and programs are designed to complement existing frameworks and comply with regulatory guidelines. We understand the unique requirements of union environments and civil service regulations.

We’re a small department. Is this right for us?

Absolutely. We scale our services based on your needs whether you’re a department of 12 or 1,200. Our solutions are designed to provide value regardless of your size.

How is this delivered, virtually or in person?

Both. We offer flexible formats to meet your operational and budget requirements. We can deliver training virtually, in-person, or through a hybrid approach that works best for your team.

What if we’re on a tight budget?

PRADCO solutions are built for long-term ROI: fewer mis-hires, better leadership, and more stable teams. We’ll help you maximize value and can work with you to find a solution that fits your budget constraints.

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