The New Haven Police Department and the City’s Office of Human Resources are happy to announce the 2017 Police Officer Recruitment Outreach Campaign. Applications will be available online at www.Policeapp.com beginning June 5, 2017. Applications must be completed and submitted online by June 23, 2017.
The application period will be followed by physical ability testing, scheduled on July 8-9, 2017. Those that have satisfied the ability testing component will be scheduled for the written examination on July 15, 2017. The oral boards will then follow as the last civil service testing component on July 22-23, 2017.
Current and valid CHIP cards will be accepted in lieu of physical ability testing. Those performing the ability test MUST bring their medical waiver with them to the testing site. The waiver is found in the application packet on www.Policeapp.com as well as in the Applicant Handbook that will be made available shortly.
The NHPD plans to distribute recruitment materials locally and recruit throughout the New Haven area. New Haven residents are encouraged to apply. Those living locally are our preferred candidates.
Additional points will be afforded to New Haven residents who apply. Information Sessions and Academy Open Houses will be announced in near future. To schedule a presentation or request information or campaign materials, please contact the Office of Professional Standards at 203-946-6249.
The New Haven Police Department (NHPD), a progressive, decentralized community-based police agency, takes great pride in the achievements of its sworn and civilian staff members, as well as in the department's pioneering role in developing ongoing police-community partnerships. We’re focused on solving problems in our many different neighborhoods before they escalate into senseless crime and violence. We are interested in attracting applicants who have demonstrated commitment to the community, want to help prevent crime, arrest those who violate the law, and reduce fear and disorder throughout the city.
Ideal Applicants Will Have:
- A history of community service.
- Excellent communication skills in Spanish; familiarity with or ability to learn more than one language highly desirable.
- Mature and innovative approaches to collaborating with citizens on neighborhood issues;
- New Haven residency.
- Community/technical College or University background and/or significant work experience.
- Computer proficiency.
- Respect for and ability to work well with colleagues and citizens regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal beliefs.
- Enthusiasm for hard and rewarding work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under stress.
Minimum Requirements Are:
- Twenty-one (21) years of age by October 1, 2017.
- Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have at least a high school diploma or GED, although additional education and work experience are strongly preferred.
- Must be a born or naturalized U.S. citizen.
- No felony, Class A or B misdemeanor convictions, including convictions involving domestic violence situations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a valid Connecticut license upon graduation from the academy.
- Residence within 20 miles of New Haven upon graduation from the academy.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and his/her family.
- Competitive starting salary.
- Generous retirement plan after twenty-five (25) years served.
- Paid life insurance policy.
- Twelve paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Uniforms and equipment provided.
- University tuition reduction and competitive scholarships available.
About The Academy:
The New Haven Police Academy is located at 710 Sherman Parkway in New Haven. Its program and faculty are fully certified by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. New recruits attend the academy for approximately seven months, during which time they are paid the New Haven Police Department’s entry level pay for police officers.
Proficiency in a wide variety of subject areas is required, and 80% is the minimum passing grade. The academy training includes a broad range of academic instruction and preparation for a career in police service. Physical agility and chain of command are also taught and monitored regularly. Community field placements, and term projects are also part of the required curriculum.
Rigorous personal and ethical standards are upheld and the ethical, emotional and suitability standards of all students are routinely monitored and evaluated by academy staff. Report cards are issued regularly. Upon successful completion of the academy, graduates continue the probationary process in the Department's Field Training Officer (FTO) Program for approximately 12 weeks. Probationary officers are matched with a series of experienced FTO’s in a structured teaching and mentoring on-the-job evaluation program.
This recruitment campaign is evolving. Updates will be released as they become available.
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