JOB POSTING: Correctional Officer
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
JOB POSTING: CDL Driver
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled
Please take notice that the regular scheduled meeting and work study session of the Capital Improvement Board Meeting for Monday, January 5, 2026 will be cancelled.
Applications for Funding Available
Applications Open for 2026 Funding Through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that applications for 2026 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee will open on December 15, 2025 and will remain available until February 20, 2026. This year, the City is moving toward a more technology-friendly and streamlined process. …
Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled
Please take notice that the regular scheduled meeting and work study session of the Capital Improvement Board Meeting for Monday, December 15, 2025 will be cancelled.
Hammond Obtains Deed of Former St. Margaret’s Site
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott and the city’s economic development team announced that the former site of Franciscan/St. Margaret Hospital is now owned by the city. “The deed was received from Franciscan last week and we promptly recorded it so that the city can move on to the next exciting chapter on this site,” said Mayor McDermott. The site, which occupies …
Police Department Announces Leadership Changes
The City of Hammond, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., and the Hammond Police Department proudly announce significant leadership transitions, including promotions and retirements that mark an important moment in the department’s history. After 38 years of distinguished service, Chief William “Andy” Short has announced his retirement. He will continue serving as Chief Emeritus until his departure date in early April. …
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Veterans Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Tuesday through Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. The Sanitation Department will be working on Saturday, November 15, 2025.