Southington - Certified Police Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

The Southington Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Certified Police Officer. Please see below for the most recent salary range, benefits and transfer credits:

• Salary Range is $80,213 (Negotiable based on experience) - $98,493
• State of Connecticut CMERS Pension (50% of your best 3 years, non-consecutive, department and private duty overtime included)
• Credit for prior years of police experience
  • Increase in starting pay
  • increase in starting vacation time
• Comprehensive Health Care Plan
• Longevity Pay, Sick Time, Vacation and Personal Time and 13 paid holidays (not included in the salary figure shown)
• Unique schedule with more scheduled days off, including every other weekend
• Yearly uniform allowance of $1,800
• Specialized units and assignments

Application Process:
This process will proceed at a rapid pace.  The Southington Police Department will determine the hiring schedule and applicants will be required to be available during the selection process.  We look forward to interacting with you during our selection process.  All communications and notifications will be done by e-mail through PoliceApp.com.  You should check your account regularly.

Applications can be submitted by clicking the APPLY NOW icon above.  Please download and print the SPD Recruitment Packet and read it prior to submitting your application. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Connecticut Police Officer or Certification from another state with the ability to get a comparative certification.
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D.
  Be at least 21 years of age. 
  Be a citizen of the United States of America.
  Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and/or the ability to get a State of Connecticut operator’s license.
  No conviction by a court of any felony, any class A or class B misdemeanor or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.
  Have not committed any Southington Police Department Automatic Employment Disqualifiers. 

Testing Requirements:
Candidates must have a passing score of at least 70% on a Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) Certified Police Officers written examination in order to submit their application.
The CPCA test score must be within six months of your application date.

Hiring Process:
The selection process will include, at minimum, a detailed review of your application packet, and the successful completion of the Department’s selection process which includes but may not be limited to the following:

• CPCA Written Examination
  Background Packet Review
  Assessment Center
  Detailed Background Investigation
  Polygraph Examination
  Psychological Exam
  Medical Exam
  Chief of Police Interview
  Police Commission Interview