Newtown - Certified Police Officer

                                                           NEWTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
                                                     IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
                                                                 CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER 
The Newtown Police Department is currently accepting applications from Connecticut Certified Police Officers for the position of Patrol Officer.  Applicants who are certified police officers must be in good standing with their respective agencies.  Applicants must also have been certified for at least two (2) years at their current agency (typically two years after completing the FTO process).   

ABOUT NEWTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The  Department consists of Forty-Six Sworn personnel in the Administrative Services, Operations Bureau, Detective Division, Patrol Division and Five Civilians. They are responsible for the Town which encompasses an area of 60 square miles populated by 29,000 people.

The men and women of the Newtown Department of Police Services are thoroughly committed to the improvement of the quality of life for all the residents of Newtown by working in partnership with them.  The Department will constantly work to maintain a safe and secure community while treating all people with dignity and respect. Please visit our department website at  https://newtownctpolice.org/

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range is from $69,111 to $99,521, salary step is based on experience. 
New Contract signed for 2024-2028 with top patrol step of $99,521.
Side job rate $72.08 first 8 hours, $94.44 over 8 hours, weekends and holidays. Paid Side Job rate is four hour blocks for the first 8 hours and hour for hour after 8 hours. 
Overtime and Compensatory Time Off available 
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical and prescription plan
Dental and Optical plan
Life Insurance
Best 401A in State with 5% base pay employee contribution and 15% town match.
College incentive pay and tuition reimbursement
All initial uniforms are paid in full for first issue then you will receive
$950 Annual Uniform Allowance 
13 Paid Holidays (with 6 that can be taken as floating days off)
2 Paid Annual Personal Days 
11 Paid Annual Sick Days 
5 Paid Vacation days after 6 months of employment
10 Paid Vacation days after 12 months of employment
15 Paid Vacation days after 5 years of employment 
Short Term and Long Term contractual disability benefits available 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D.
No felony, domestic violence, A misdemeanor or B misdemeanor criminal convictions.
at least 21 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States of America.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
 

DISQUALIFIERS
Any of the following will eliminate eligibility for employment with the Newtown Police Department:

Any Felony Convictions
Any Conviction of a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor (under CT Law or in any other jurisdiction that if committed in this state, would constitute a Class A or B misdemeanor.)
Conviction of any act which would constitute perjury or false statement
Conviction for any domestic violence related misdemeanor crime.
Applicant must not have been dismissed from any law enforcement unit for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
Applicant must not have resigned or retired from any law enforcement position while under investigation for any malfeasance or misconduct.
The Newtown Police Department will conduct an extensive background investigation on each applicant once a conditional offer of employment is given.   This will include examination of each candidate’s driving history, criminal record, employment history, financial history, and past/present illegal drug use.  Prior conduct in police/security/corrections fields along with basic honesty and integrity will be extensively examined.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a written exam given by the Newtown Police Department

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:

Written Examination given by Newtown Police Department (Passing 70%)
Oral Examination
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Exam
Detailed Background Investigation
Medical Exam
Chief’s Interview
The Newtown Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.