Plan for a Police Officer and Firefighter Career Pipeline Program

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a comprehensive career‑pipeline plan for police officers and firefighters. The effort will outline recruitment, training, retention, and advancement pathways to ensure a sustainable, skilled public safety workforce for the Commonwealth. The contractor will work closely with the Office of Workforce Strategy, analyze existing data, benchmark best practices, and deliver a detailed written plan with actionable recommendations and implementation timelines. • Develop a full‑cycle career pipeline strategy for police and fire personnel. • Conduct data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and best‑practice research. • Produce a written plan that includes recruitment, training, career progression, and retention tactics. • Deliver implementation roadmap, performance metrics, and budgeting guidance. • Coordinate with state agencies and local municipalities as needed.