Recruitment Academy
THE FORCE FOR THE FUTURE


Built by

TOP INDUSTRY RECRUITERS & Sales pros

Industry exclusive Training

Performance Protocol’s Recruitment Academy is a three-part, in-person training experience designed to help law enforcement recruiters excel in talent acquisition. Delivered on-site at your agency ensures recruitment teams have the tools & skills needed for long-term success.

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Hands-on training
sales skills
data driven recruiting
Gen z engagement
streamlined process
sustained success

The Problem

Most law enforcement recruiters lack specialized training, sales skills, and struggle to connect with Gen Z or use data effectively. Performance Protocol’s Recruitment Academy equips them with hands-on tools to engage candidates and build lasting strategies.

92%
Lack Recruiter specific training
98%
Do not have any sales training
88%
are uncomfortable with public speaking
85%
Do not use data to target candidates
95%
Struggle to connect with Gen Z

Performance Protocol’s Recruitment Academy mitigates these shortcomings by providing practical, hands-on training that empowers recruiters to engage candidates effectively and build sustainable recruitment strategies.

Mastering

The 3 p’s of Recruiting

People
Recruiters are the face of your agency—choose recruiters who embody your ideal candidate. Clarity in who you seek ensures you attract the right talent.
Processes
Streamline workflows by aligning HR, recruiters, background, and command staff to reduce hiring friction.
Prospecting
Shift to active recruitment by targeting Tier 1 applicants through data, partnerships, and niche talent pools to attract top candidates.
Performance Protocol supports agencies to become masters of recruiting through three exclusive programs developed by some of America’s top recruiters.

Part 1

Recruitment Audit

Assess, Optimize, Improve

The Recruitment Audit evaluates your agency’s recruiting efforts across People, Processes, and Prospecting to ensure operations are efficient, transparent, and data-driven. 


“This was very beneficial training for my position as a cadet instructor. It will help me to be a better instructor, develop better material, and understand how to connect with my cadets."

  • Columbus Police Department
Process Optimization

Identify bottlenecks and redundancies to streamline workflows and shorten hiring times. 

Data Accuracy

Ensure recruitment data is reliable and supports decision-making at every level. 

Best Practices Review

Analyze past successes to replicate effective recruitment strategies.

Talent Pool Analysis

Leverage insights to target diverse, high-potential candidates and improve outreach.  


Improvement Framework

Create a structure for ongoing recruitment monitoring and refinement.


report & Score

Receive a comprehensive report card on full audit findings. Serves as foundation for Parts 2 and 3 later on.

The Audit

experience

Develop

customizable recruiter sales processes and approaches.

Sharpen

presentation skills and refine the entire recruitment workflow for efficiency.

Advise

on marketing endeavors, market analysis, and set precise metrics and goals.

Collaborate

with key personnel to identify potential challenges.

Strategize

to initiate high school engagement and delayed entry programs.

Align

all key personnel and craft consistent workflows from recruitment initiation to hiring.

Part 2

Recruitment Bootcamp

Build Core Skills

This multi-day training focuses on 15 practical modules. The bootcamp prepares agency recruiters to excel in talent acquisition by developing data-driven approaches and strong interpersonal skills.


Hands-On Learning

Participants engage in interactive role-playing with real-time feedback to apply new skills. The Bootcamp focuses on effective communication, recruitment strategies, sales skills, prospecting, data-driven management, and building a positive culture to retain new hires.

+60%
Increase in Applicant Quality
+30%
Conversion Rates
+50%
Faster Lead Generation
+73%
Increase in Passive Lead Engagement
Return on Investment

Agencies save $1,000’s by reducing time-to-hire, ensuring quicker placement in critical roles. Recruiters complete the Bootcamp with strategic plans tailored to their agency, boosted confidence, and practical skills that drive operational success.

Part 3

Advanced recruiter training

Master Human-Centered Sales

The advanced course deepens recruiters' interpersonal skills and focuses on mastering the human aspect of recruiting. Ideal for those who have completed the initial bootcamp, it prepares recruiters to convert leads effectively and maintain long-term relationships.

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage emotions in yourself and others. This program equips recruiters with empathetic communication skills to build rapport, read emotional cues, and foster meaningful candidate relationships.

Strategic Lead Generation

Utilize personalized outreach, targeted messaging, and social media platforms to engage passive candidates, building meaningful connections and expanding your talent pipeline.

Consultative Selling

Assess candidate needs, customize recruitment strategies, and deliver solution-focused pitches that align with both candidate goals and agency requirements, fostering trust and long-term engagement.

Negotiation & Closing

Address objections using advanced persuasion techniques, adapt strategies to meet candidate expectations, and confidently close offers to secure top talent while building lasting relationships.

Post-Hire Engagement

Strengthen relationships through ongoing communication, gather feedback to enhance the candidate experience, and foster loyalty to support retention and long-term success within the agency.

Interactive Learning Methodology

Through workshops, real-world scenarios, and role-playing, participants develop practical, actionable skills they can immediately implement in their recruiting efforts.

recruitment

timeline.

conversion rate
1-3 hiring cycles
application quality
1-2 hiring cycles
retention
Observable within 6 months to a few years
cost savings
Evident in 3-6 months
lead generation
As early as 2-4 weeks
time to contract
Within the first hiring cycle
Passive candidate engagement
1-2 hiring cycles

Factors influencing these timelines encompass agency size, regional nuances, job market dynamics, and the synergy between the agency's needs and its recruitment capabilities. Continuous feedback and strategic modifications will expedite the realization of these benefits.

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