West Hartford - Certified Police Officer

Job Overview

Department West Hartford Police Department
TypeCertified
Job TitleCertified Police Officer
Salary $77,402-$88,478 depending on years of service.
Deadline Dec 31, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Contactmelissa.henowitz@westhartfordct.gov
Location West Hartford, CT
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Job Announcement

West Hartford Police Department, CT Police Jobs

Job Announcement- Certified Police Officer

About us:

The West Hartford Police Department is one of the largest municipal police departments in the State of Connecticut.  With an authorized strength of 131 sworn and more than 20 full-time civilian employees, the department is organized into three main divisions: Patrol Services, Investigative Services and Support Services.  Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement exist within that structure: approximately one-third of all patrol officer positions are eligible for divisional transfers to specialized assignments; about one-third of all positions are eligible for promotions to positions ranging from Detective to Chief of Police.

The Police Department is composed of many specialized law enforcement teams, including a bicycle squad, a canine unit, a Traffic Enforcement Division, Community Relations Division, and Animal Control Officers. Police cruisers are equipped with state of the art technology including in-car computers and video recorder systems.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 21 Years of Age
  • Graduation from high School or state approved GED equivalent
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving history in accordance with the Town of West Hartford's Safe Driving Record policy.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • No felony conviction, conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor, certain drug convictions or any conviction for domestic violence.

Hiring Process:

  • CHIP Physical Agility Exam at 40% percentile (Waived for certified applicants)
  • CPCA Written Exam (Minimum 70% score)
  • Oral Panel Interview
  • Background Interview
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological Exam
  • Physical/Drug Screening
  • Chiefs Interview

For further information please visit the following links:

https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/police

https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/police/job-opportunities

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1625080201/westhartfordctgov/f7mz9pme4nulzdoqownr/PDContract.pdf

Please direct questions regarding this position to melissa.henowitz@westhartfordct.gov


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