Branford - Certified Police Officer

Job Announcement

CT P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

**Apply Now - ongoing interviews**

**This an ongoing recruitment effort to fill anticipated openings in 2023**

**We are only accepting applications from CT Certified Police Officers - if you are not certified in CT do not apply at this time** 

The Branford Police Department, as part of its ongoing hiring campaign, is seeking Connecticut P.O.S.T Certified Officers to fill anticipated full time patrol officer vacancies.  Starting salary for Certified Police Officers - $84,398.  All Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written examination, oral interview, the current P.O.S.T physical assessment (Cooper Test) and a Chief's interview.  In addition, candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination including drug screening. The town offers a competitive benefits package to include a pension plan.  Interested candidates may apply at www.Policeapp.com.  

The Town of Branford shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The Branford Police Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Branford Police Department. Females, Minorities and Veterans encouraged to apply.

The above posting is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or the process.

Please include a copy or your valid P.O.S.T. C card with your application. Certified officers with questions may contact Deputy Chief Alves at 203-481-4241 or Jalves@branfordpolice.com

Please direct questions regarding this position to Jalves@branfordpolice.com

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.