Our Mission

Recruitment and Selection Division
The Recruitment and Selection Division, also known as Talent Acquisition, is the City of Detroit’s first point of contact for attracting, assessing, and onboarding top talent. We partner with departments to identify workforce needs and deliver a fair, transparent, and strategic hiring process, ensuring every step—from job posting to final selections—is conducted with integrity, efficiency, and a strong commitment to equity. Our core services include:

Strategic Recruitment
We source diverse, qualified candidates through targeted outreach, community partnerships, campus engagement, career fairs, digital platforms, and employee pipeline programs.

Talent Screening and Selection
Our team manages application reviews, candidate prescreening, referral processes, and coordination of interviews.

Testing and Evaluation (Test Development Unit)
The division includes the City’s testing and evaluation function, responsible for creating, maintaining, and administering validated assessments. This includes written exams, performance tests, computerized assessments (CBT), and structured oral appraisal interviews. We partner with subject matter experts to ensure each evaluation is job-related, legally defensible, and aligned with departmental requirements.

Hiring Process Facilitation
We guide departments and candidates through the hiring steps—from requisition support and certification list creation to interview coordination, scoring, and selection documentation. Our goal is to streamline the hiring process while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service.