BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Delano is looking to extend its hiring bonus programs for Delano police officers and public safety dispatchers this fiscal year, according to the Delano City Council agenda.
The agenda says the city council first approved the hiring bonus of $7,000 for new police officers in September of 2021, then a $5,000 bonus for new hires for the Public Safety and Communications Dispatcher I position in December that same year.
Both programs expired on June 30, according to the agenda.
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According to city officials, the police department currently has six vacant spots for officers and four vacant spots for dispatchers. The communication center also reportedly struggles with high turnover rates and staff shortage…