Berlin - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

THE TOWN OF BERLIN IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE APPLICANTS

The Town of Berlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Berlin is seeking entry level applicants for the position of Police Officer.  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Our hiring process is on-going and based on existing vacancies. As of June 2023, we have five (5) vacant positions.  We encourage interested applicants to apply ASAP in order to be considered. Applications and qualifications will be reviewed when vacancies within the department occur. Your application will be kept on file for one year. 

The Berlin Police Department is participating in the CPCA entry level written test program.  Only individuals who take and pass the CPCA written test will be permitted to apply to the Town of Berlin Police Department. Entry level applicants must also have a valid 40 % C.H.I.P score in order to be able to apply.  Go to https://www.certifyfit.com/test-schedule/ for additional test dates and information. 

Minimum Qualifications

• a high school diploma or equivalent
• a valid driver’s license
• must be a U.S. citizen by the date of appointment
• must be 21 years old by the application closing date
• must not have been convicted by a court of any felony or any class A or class B misdemeanor or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement. 

Register for the CPCA written exam at https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium. In order to apply you must pass the CPCA test and have obtained a minimum passing score of 70% and have a valid 40 % C.H.I.P. card or be able to obtain one prior to a conditional offer of employment. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to policeapps@berlinpd.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.