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Hartford Police Recruitment 2013

Hartford Police Recruitment 2013

 "A Day in the Life of a HPD Police Recruit" - a must see video of the HPD Police Academy Training

Application Submission:

Police Officer (NOT P.O.S.T.)

This posting is open only to those applicants who have worked as a police officer but are not currently P.O.S.T. certified by the State of Connecticut (Comparative Entry Candidates) and provided they meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Have completed at least 2 years of full-time employment as a police officer, AND
  2. Have NOT had more than 3 years of separation from a law enforcement unit.

NOTE: The initial pay rate for Police Officers shall be $757.33 until graduation from the Police Academy.

POSITION

Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours per week on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.

Police Officer (NOT P.O.S.T.)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013.

 

Police Officer (P.O.S.T.)

This posting is only open to those applicants who are currently P.O.S.T. certified by the State of Connecticut (Lateral Entry Candidates) and provided they meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Have been employed as a police officer in the State of Connecticut, AND
  • Have NOT had more than 3 years of separation from a law enforcement unit.

NOTE: The initial pay rate for Police Officers shall be $757.33 until graduation from the Police Academy.

POSITION

Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours per week on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.

Police Officer (P.O.S.T.)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2013. 

 

Police Officer

NOTE:The pay rate for Police Officer Recruits shall be $757.33 for their first six (6) months of employment.

POSITION

Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property; the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours per week on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.

Police Officer

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013.

Mission of the Hartford Police Department.

 

The Mission of the Hartford Police Department is to reduce crime, improve the quality of life and respond effectively to calls for police service.  The department is committed to achieving these objectives by forging strong links between individual police officers of all ranks and the neighborhoods they serve, and by working cooperatively with residents, business owners, community organizations and others while maintaining the highest professional standards.  Officers and civilian  members of our department are expected to serve with competence, integrity, impartiality and respect for human dignity and individual freedom.

Ideal applicant must have:

  • Hartford residency;

  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;

  • Multilingual skills, ability to learn more than one language;

  • Ability to establish collaborative partnership with the community;

  • College background or police related work experience;

  • Proficiency with computers and common computer software;

  • Ability to work with colleagues and citizens regardless of their race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal/religious beliefs.

  • Good problem solving skills and the ability to work under stress.

  • Enthusiasm for hard and rewarding work.