Stamford - Certified Police Officer

Job Announcement

CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION NO.  23-25

*SALARY: $66,308 - $87,069

LAST FILING DATE:

    07/15/2023            

WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAM DATE:

    07/29/2023

A NON-REFUNDABLE $35.00 EXAMINATION FEE PLUS $35.00 POLICEAPP SERVICE CHARGE ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

TO APPLY: 

1. Go to www.policeapp.com/stamfordct 
2. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY ON-LINE at www.policeapp.com.  Applications and fees must be submitted no later than Saturday, July 15, 2023. 

NATURE OF WORK:

Works under the general direction of a supervisor performing varied law enforcement duties; protects life and property and enforces laws and ordinances; provides information, advice and assistance to the public in their use of police and other City services; conducts criminal investigations.  Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment as required.  Does related work as required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES: 

There will be a written examination and an oral assessment.  Final score will be based on both examinations.  Final score will determine the order in which candidates complete the remainder of the selection process.  Those candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will proceed to the next phase of the process, which includes an extensive background investigation, drug screening, comprehensive medical, polygraph and psychological screening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be a certified police officer with a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in an official law enforcement capacity.  Possession of a valid Police Officer certification from the State of Connecticut, Police Standards and Training Council (POSTC).    Candidates with out-of-state comparative certifications can apply for this process. 

SPECIAL NOTE: 

Applicants must be able to complete all POSTC lateral certification requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

At time of appointment, must be a citizen of the United States of America and possess a valid Motor     Vehicle Operator’s License.

 APPLICATION & FURTHER INFORMATION                                                  PERSONNEL COMMISSION

Visit our website at - www.stamfordct.gov                                                                                Lynn Arnow

                          or contact                                                                                                       Elizabeth Main

   City of Stamford Human Resources Division                                                                    Marc Teichman

         888 Washington Blvd.- P.O. Box 10152                                                                        Jaclyn Williams

            Stamford, Connecticut  06904-2152                                                                          

                    Phone:     203-977-4070 

                    Fax:   203-977-4075      

            Email:  hrrecruiting@stamfordct.gov 

Alfred Cava, Director of Human Resources

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to hrrecruiting@stamfordct.gov

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.