New Haven PD Starts Recruitment Drive

From the Office of the Chief of Police, New Haven Police Department: The New Haven Police Department and the City’s Office of Human Resources are happy to announce the 2019 Police Officer Recruitment Outreach Campaign. Applications will be available online at www.Policeapp.com beginning June 17, 2019. Applications must be completed and submitted online by July 15, 2019.

The application period will be followed by the civil service testing period that begins with physical ability testing, scheduled on July 27-28, 2019. Those that pass the ability testing component will be scheduled for the written examination and the oral boards.

If you hold a CHIP Card issued after January 1, 2019 and before July 27, 2019 you will not be required to take the New Haven physical ability test. Upcoming CHIP Test dates include June 22nd, July 7th, and July 13th. To register for one of those dates go to: CertifyFit.

If you do not have a CHIP Card then you will be scheduled to take the City’s physical ability test. You will be assigned a date and time and will be required to bring a signed Medical Approval Form with you to the test.

The approval is found in the application packet on www.Policeapp.com as well as in the Applicant Handbook.

Recruitment Outreach:

The NHPD plans to distribute recruitment materials locally and recruit throughout the New Haven area. Applicants interested in the process are encouraged to follow the Recruitment Team Social Media accounts for up-to-date information on on-going events:

Instagram: NHPD Recruitment Team

Facebook: New Haven Police Department Recruitment Team

Twitter: RecruitmentNHPD

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 Lt. Colon at 203-668-8907.

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. Bilingual ability in Spanish; or 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 the Job Announcement application deadline.
• 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 incidents.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a valid Connecticut license by the Job Announcement application deadline.
• Residence within 20 miles of New Haven upon graduation from the academy.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Regular schedule of promotional exams provides opportunities for growth, advancement and salary increase.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and his/her family.
• Generous retirement plan after twenty-five (25) years served.
• Life insurance policy.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Uniforms and equipment provided.
• Educational Incentives.

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.