Police Officer

Introduction

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to start your career in Law Enforcement by joining the New Haven Police Department. The current exam cycle will take place tentatively in March 2026, but to participate, you must APPLY NOW!

First year salary: $73,500

After one year of service: $81,900

After two years of service: $90,406 – see Salary below for more info

• Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and their family.
• 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 include K‑9, Hostage Negotiation, SWAT, Hazardous Devices Unit, and Underwater Search and Recovery Team.

Eligibility for promotion after 3 years of service.

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE at

New Haven is a proud participant in the national initiative – 30x30 – to advance women in policing and law enforcement. The 30x30 initiative is based on the importance of achieving at least 30% representation of women by 2030 to empower a group to influence change to an organization’s culture. 30x30 doesn’t stop there. We are working to improve recruiting practices and establish community partnerships so our police force is more aligned with the population of the City.

While 30x30 is focusing on women and policing, these principles apply to all demographic diversity and not just gender.

Complete your application and come work with us!

This is general duty police work. It involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, general enforcement of laws and ordinances, and providing traditional and non‑traditional service to the community. The work involves an element of danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion. Work is performed in accordance with Department rules and regulations, the constitution of the United States of America, and the State of Connecticut.

• Patrol assigned beat via radio‑equipped patrol vehicle or on foot.
• Observe and handle physical hazards taking appropriate action.
• Use communications equipment including two‑way radio and telephone.
• Make written and/or verbal reports in accordance with department directives and law on forms provided for such purpose.
• Enforce traffic laws and maintain traffic flow.
• Handle calls for emergency service.
• Handle calls for service criminal or non‑criminal in nature.
• Observe and handle as required problems of an emergency, criminal or non‑criminal nature upon receiving attention.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Make arrests in accordance with law and department procedure.
• Collect evidence, make service in criminal and civil proceedings, and testify as a witness in court or other official proceedings.
• Conduct follow‑up investigations using support services as required.
• Handle problems concerning juveniles.
• Identify and solve community problems.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of the community served and effectively interact with that community at large.

Perform related work as required.

Graduation from high school or possess a GED; and possess the following abilities and skills:

• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to instruct others, to help others learn how to do or understand something.
• Ability to use dangerous equipment or material or work in dangerous surroundings.
• Ability to spend a major portion of time out of doors without regard to weather conditions, possess physical stamina, be able to lift, walk long distances, and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work with detail using technical terms.
• Ability to read and understand written material.
• Ability to write clearly, in detail, using technical terms.
• Ability to respect the rights of others and to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
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