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Employment at the HUPD

When the Harvard University Police Department seeks candidates for police officer positions, it looks for persons who are intelligent, possess problem solving skills, use sound judgment and are effective communicators.

The hiring process begins with a criminal record check and a panel interview. Candidates who pass the record check and interview will then undergo an extensive background investigation, followed by physical and psychological testing. Upon successful completion of the background investigation and subsequent testing, candidates then interview with the Chief of Police. The Chief makes the final offer of employment, which is conditional pending successful completion of a twenty-two week police academy.

For general information about working at Harvard University, including benefits information, please visit: http://www.employment.harvard.edu

For specific information about policies governing employment, including pay scales, for Harvard University Police Department officers, please visit http://www.serviceemployees.harvard.edu/pdf/union_hupa.pdf (select Harvard University Police Association contract).

If you have additional questions please feel free to contact us at http://www.hupd.harvard.edu/contact_us.php.