The office has been taking applications since January 1998, and approximately 75 people already have been hired. Looper said the goal is to test more than 1,500 people for the remaining positions. Getting that many people to apply for temporary positions takes a lot of promotion. The bureau uses newspaper ads and articles like this one, along with radio and television to get the word out. They also have a team of recruiters who go out into the community.
Looper is also the owner of a business that recruits high-tech workers.
He said the appeal for many people who take the jobs varies, from a need for extra cash to something to occupy time. Employees also are paid 31 cents per mile when using their car for the job. He added that the work is flexible and can be done on nights and weekends, when people are at home. To qualify for the jobs, applicants must be 18 years of age or older, provide a Social Security number and take a written test.