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Job Announcement:
TOWN OF GUILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
CERTIFIED OFFICER
Opening Date: 8/26/2026
Closing Date: December 31, 2026 at 11:59PM
We are looking for a team oriented, community-focused, positive, and professional person to join the Guilford Police Department to help serve the Guilford Community. We are a department of 40 sworn officers that serve a beautiful shoreline community that measures over 47 square miles. Guilford has a mix of trendy downtown shops and restaurants on the historic Town Green, large shopping plazas, nearly 15 miles of coastline, over 40 operating farms, a plethora of parks and large scale community events. Guilford Police Department enjoys a very close and supportive relationship with our community both in person and through social media. We continue to seek team members who make partnering with the community their purpose and making the community a safe place their mission.
This is a full- time, 40 hour per week position that requires work on weekends, holidays, etc. and the successful applicant must be willing to work any shift.
A copy of the Guilford Police Officer job description is attached to this job posting.
Applicants must complete the on-line registration/application at www.PoliceApp.com in order to take the CPCA Certified Police Officer Exam. The next CPCA Certified Police Officer Exams are being held remotely on August 30, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 26, 2026. Candidates who have taken the exam within six months of the application due date and achieved a passing score will also be considered.
The Guilford Police Department is a CALEA and State of Connecticut accredited police agency that is accepting lateral entry applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. The successful candidate must be eligible for and meet all requirements for a lateral transfer, as established by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC). Officers must be of and remain in good standing with their present agency or have retired in good standing and maintained their POSTC Certification or Connecticut law enforcement comparative eligibility.
All candidates will be required to successfully complete the following:
- Written Examination with a passing score of 70%
- Oral Interview
- Thorough background investigation
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological examination
- Medical examination, including drug and anabolic steroid screening
A competitive wage and benefits package is offered in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting salary is commensurate with previous law enforcement experience; $93,766.40 with at least two years of experience (Grade B) and $100,027.20 with three or more years of experience (Grade A). The Town currently offers a 401(a) plan with employee input 8% and town match of 13%.
The Guilford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Deputy Chief Martina Jakober using the link below:
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