Hamden Police, Fire Departments Holding Recruitment Drive

Hamden CT

12 March, 2022

1:24 AM

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HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden police and fire departments will hold a joint recruiting and awareness event at the Keefe Community Center on Monday, March 14. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 11 Pine Street. Police and firefighters will be available to answer questions. Read more from each department below: Hamden Police Recruitment Drive The Hamden Police Department (HPD) is pleased to announce that we are beginning the testing process for entry-level police officers. The Town of Hamden is a diverse community with approximately 62,000 residents that features urban, suburban and rural areas. The Department fosters and preserves the public trust through community oriented policing strategies and by developing partnerships with all of our community stakeholder groups. HPD is committed to expanding our diverse, professional workforce and offers many opportunities for its officers, including specialized assignments and promotional advancements. The positions offer a competitive salary, health benefits and a retirement pension, along with many other benefits. The public is invited to join us, along with the Hamden Fire Department, for a Public Safety Recruiting & Awareness Event at the Keefe Community Center (11 Pine Street) on March 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Police and firefighters will be on-hand to answer questions about their careers and help provide useful information to interested candidates. Come join Hamden's finest as we help make Hamden a safer community for everyone! For more information, and to apply to the Hamden Police Department, visit here. The deadline to register is March 21. Hamden Firefighter – EMT Recruitment The Hamden Fire Department is pleased to announce that the Town is beginning the recruitment for Firefighter / EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians). This is the first Hamden recruitment of EMTs that are not already certified through the Connecticut Fire Academy as Firefighters, since 2006. Approximately 70 percent of HFD's calls are EMS related. Hamden is a thriving community that features a diverse population in a community of 33 square miles and more than 62,000 full time residents. The Hamden Fire Department strives to maintain the trust of the public by adhering to our Mission Statement: "The Mission of the Hamden Fire Department is to protect lives and property from fire and hazardous conditions through education, code enforcement, and effective emergency response. We will deliver first response medical care in a compassionate professional manner and treat all persons with dignity and respect. We will maintain the public's trust through teamwork, appreciation of diversity, efficiency and ethical decision making. Our most valuable assets are our firefighters as they strive for excellence in service to our community." The Fire Department is committed to making every effort to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the community that we serve. Recruit Firefighter / EMT positions have an attractive compensation package, health benefits, and a retirement package through the State of Connecticut. The public is invited to join us, along with the Hamden Police Department, for a Public Safety Recruiting & Awareness Event at the Keefe Community Center (11 Pine Street) on March 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Police and Firefighters will be on-hand to answer questions about their careers and help provide useful information to interested candidates. Come join Hamden's Bravest as we help make Hamden a safer community for everyone! For more information and to view the Job Description and Application Requirements, visit here. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on May 2.