EMPLOYEE SELECTION AND SUITABILITY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP92G00017R000900230001-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 4, 2013
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: January 26, 1989
• Content Type: MEMO

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DDA 89-0221
26 January 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Personnel
Director of Security
Director of Medical Services
FROM: R. M. Huffstutler
Deputy Director for Administration
SUBJECT: Employee Selection and Suitability
1. The new personnel processing procedures have been in place for a
couple of years and we have gathered a lot of experience and data. I think it
is an appropriate time to revisit a series of related issues dealing with
employee selection and suitability criteria as well as the procedures we use
to introduce these criteria into the hiring process. A desirable outcome of
this investigation would be to sharpen up our criteria, improve the
effectiveness of our hiring process or to reduce the personnel processing
period without sacrificing our high standards. I want to be sure as well that
our efforts to attract promising minority candidates are compatible with our
selection criteria and screening guidance.
2. By 6 November, please conduct a two-part review which encompasses
standards and procedures. The review should encompass all selection and
suitability criteria and revalidate their utility and necessity, or propose
revised criteria where necessary. All procedures should be reviewed, from the
guidance given collectors in the field, to the handling of files and people at
Headquarters to EOD activities. Our recent experience may offer ideas for
streamlining the process.
3. In conjunction with the Director of Security and Medical Services, the
Director of Personnel will take the lead in organizing the review. An
overview of the findings and an action plan for proposed changes should be
made available to members of the Executive Committee on completion of the
effort. Because of widespread interest in the hiring process, it would be
appropriate to invite participation from the other Directorates.
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