One officer is working towards a law degree; Union president Wilmon D. Chipman was just admitted to the Kennedy School's public policy program; Officer Amy DiVirgilio will graduate this fall with a master's degree in criminal justice.
Staff:
HUPD has 51 sworn patrol officers, including 10 women and six minorities. In addition, there are two female supervisors, Patrol Captain Linda McCaul and Sergeant Kathleen Stanford.
Starting salary:
$13-19 per hour depending on experience and previous training.
Qualifications:
A panel composed of a patrol officer, a community policing supervisor and a captain, interviews each applicant. They then undergo a background check, including a criminal records check, a physical agility test and a psychological screening. HUPD administrators conduct an oral interview with each applicant who passed the initial round. The job is a non-smoking position.
HUPD Speak:
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