Effects of recruitment and selection process on the productivity of the Nigerian police force
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
It is no doubt that putting the right people in the right position at the right time is one of the most critical tasks any organization faces. The quality of the work performed in an organization can only be as high as the capabilities of the people performing it. Recruitment and selection process are the two major facets of human resources management which supply the life blood of an organization. Generally Human resource management practices such as recruitment and selection process are aimed at improving the overall performance of employees within the organization, ultimately resulting in increased organizational performance.
The recruitment process aims to provide the best elements with excellent qualifications which will contribute to the realization of organizational goals. Recruitment and selection process are critical to every organization as it ensures that the right person is hired for the available job position. This is attributed to the fact that employing the wrong person into an organization could have a far-reaching consequence not just the productivity of the organization but as well as its image.
In succinct terms, recruitment refers to the process of identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified individuals for open positions within an organization. This process includes advertising and marketing the job openings, screening and interviewing candidates, and making offers to the most suitable candidates. It also includes ensuring that the new hires are properly onboarded and integrated into the company culture.
According to the Association of Chief of police, it defines recruitment as “the process of identifying and attracting qualified individuals to apply for positions in law enforcement.” these two definitions solidified the notion that recruitment is the vehicle through which ‘people’ which is the engine room of an organization are brought on board.
Just like in every organization, the selection and recruitment process for the Nigerian Police Force is an important factor in determining worker productivity, as it determines who is hired and how well they are prepared for the job. The recruitment and selection process for the Nigerian Police Force is critical in ensuring that the force has the best possible personnel, who are motivated and productive.
There is no gainsaying that improved recruitment and selection plan of a company or organization could result in a seamless realization of organization goals. This implies that the success or failure of an organization is dependent largely on the quality of employees that are recruited into such an organization.
The Nigeria Police force which is constitutionally empowered amongst other to include: detection and prevention of crime protection of lives and properties maintenance of law and order etc. in recent times, appears to be failing and ineffective in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities. This is made apparent with the unprecedented rate of crime in Nigeria. One needs no in-depth analysis to know that the Nigerian Police Force is plagued with operational and work ineptitude.
These work ineptitude and ineffectiveness are attributed to some traditional factors like under funding, lack of adequate manpower, inadequate operational and scientific facilities, lack of proper synergy with sister security agencies and insufficient welfare packages, etc. leading to a general loss of trust and sense of safety in the security services supplied by the Nigerian Police Force in the country (Inyang and Abraham 2013).
While the above enumerated factors may have been established as some of the reasons serving as the engine room fueling the abysmal performance of the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, a salient factor seems that have been left out; is the recruitment and selection factor. These two processes represent the means through which the personnel (Officers and men) that constitute the force are birthed into the organization.
Charles Omole (the CEO of prudel Global services) in his article to the “FINANCIAL NIGERIA on the 19th of March 2020, gave an eyesore description of the recruitment process in the Nigeria Police force. Where he said ” Even the recruitment system is so compromised and inefficient that you can finish a prison term for armed robbery in Kaduna today and join the police in Abuja tomorrow”. Hyperbolic though, it may seem, but it’s not far from the reality. Thus, Understanding the impact of recruitment and selection process of the Nigeria Police force is key to appreciating what needs to be done to improve the productivity of its personnel toward better service delivery.
The recruitment and selection process play a vital role in the productivity of the Nigerian Police Force. By ensuring that only qualified individuals are hired, the process helps to ensure that the force is composed of officers who are capable and dedicated to their jobs. This, in turn, contributes to a more efficient and effective police force that can better serve the Nigerian people. Therefore, it is clear that the recruitment and selection process is a critical component of ensuring the productivity of the Nigerian Police Force.
1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In the Nigerian Police Force, the productivity of officers has long been a concern. The force has struggled with issues such as low morale, high turnover, and poor performance. This has led to questions about the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process. Adebayo noted that common unethical practices such as favoritism, ethnicity, and godfatherism in appointment, posting, and promotion of the workforce in the NPF are a major cause for failure. Thus, right people without a political backbone (god fatherism) might not get a fair chance of being selected as opposed to their counterparts with connections in high places.
Furthermore, The Nigerian Police Force’s current recruitment and selection process is ineffective, resulting in a lack of qualified and motivated officers. The selection criteria are outdated and do not accurately assess the qualities needed for success in the role. As a result, productivity among officers is low, leading to decreased morale and increased turnover. These issues must be addressed to improve the overall effectiveness of the force.”
In the light of these ineffectiveness that have characterized the Nigerian Police Force that this paper seeks to explore the factors that contribute to these issues, and examine the current methods used in the recruitment and selection process. It will also suggest potential solutions to improve the productivity of officers in the force.
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