The City of Danville has extended the deadline for application to be returned for police and firefighter positions to the end of August, adding two months to the previous deadline.
City of Danville Human Resources Administrator Bill Westphal was asked why the extension…
Why haven't initially interested candidates returned their applications?
Candidates must also have four letters of reference, which might not be easy to obtain.
To be considered, applicants have to be between 20 and 35 years of age when applying, and at least 21 when their name is called off the appointment list. Veterans can add the years they served in the military to the high age limit…for example, a five-year veteran can apply until he is 40.
Even if the application is accepted, the qualifying process continues…
The departments continue to struggle in trying to diversify by hiring minorities and women;
The deadline to turn in applications is now August 31, and Westfall is hoping for both new interest and returns from those who took out earlier applications.
