NHPD Recruitment

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The Process

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Ideal Applicants Will Display:

  • A history of community service.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
  • 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 or significant work experience and/or military service
  • 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and his/her family.
  • Competitive starting salary.
  • Generous twenty-five (25) year retirement plan.
  • Paid life insurance policy.
  • Twelve paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Uniforms and equipment provided.
  • University tuition reduction and competitive scholarships available.
  • Upon completion of probationary period, officers work a 5-2,  5-3 work schedule
  • Numerous specialized units including K-9, Hostage Negotiation, SWAT, Hazardous Devices Unit, and Underwater Search and Recovery Team
  • Eligibility for promotion after 3 years of service

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Supervisor of Recruitment and Background Investigations:

Sgt Finch 2
Sgt. Paul Finchpfinch@newhavenct.gov
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