For nearly two decades, I’ve been building websites, CMS platforms, plugins, and web applications for clients and causes I believe in. Web development has been a constant in my life — both as a creative outlet and a professional skillset.
But recently, I’ve felt called to pursue something I’ve quietly prepared for over the years: a career in public service.
I recently interviewed for a Corrections Officer position — a role that aligns with my early training in security enforcement and my personal values around discipline, structure, and service. If I’m offered the position, it will mark a major shift in my day-to-day, but not the end of the road for my work in web development.
Hamelton.dev will continue to exist. The projects I’ve built, the tools I’ve shared, and the knowledge I’ve gained don’t go away just because I’m shifting gears. Whether I’m behind a screen or in a uniform, I’ll still be solving problems, building systems, and using my experience to serve with integrity.
Thanks for being part of my journey. I’ll share more when I can.
— James Hamelton Jr.