Stolen Talent: How Agencies Poach Your Recruits
Could you imagine spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a recruiting team, advertising, and marketing to attract the best […]
Bridging the “Anxiety Gap”: Why Applicants Ghost You Before the Physical Test
It’s a common scenario for recruiting sergeants: You get 100 initial applications. You schedule the physical agility test. Saturday morning
The Applicant Killer
First Responder Recruiting has never been more difficult and more than ever, agencies must realize that every click matters. After
Can A Hiring Event Supercharge Your Recruiting
One of the things we love about working with agencies across the country is the diversity in processes and techniques
Is Technology Stealing Your Applicants?
In a time where first responder agencies are scrambling to fill vacancies, it might seem like a relief to have
The Application Problem
At SAFEGUARD Recruiting, we measure success not by impressions or clicks—but by hires. We’ve built a national reputation on delivering
Is Civil Service or HR Hurting First Responder Recruiting?
Many public safety agencies continue to rely on Civil Service or Human Resources (HR) departments to manage recruiting, hiring, and
Passive Candidates Are the Future—Here’s How SAFEGUARD Reaches Them
Law enforcement agencies continue to struggle in attracting qualified candidates. In many agencies, applications are down, vacancies are up, and
Communicate Now or Fail Immediately
In the current first responder hiring landscape, communication speed is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Agencies that
Why Your “Help Wanted” Facebook Posts Aren’t Getting You Applicants
Here is a common frustration: An agency spends time creating a nice-looking flyer for their upcoming testing process. They post