Trumbull - Certified Police Officer
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TOWN OF TRUMBULL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
(Open to Connecticut POSTC Certified Police Officers ONLY)
Salary: Year 1 - $54,227.00; Year 2 – $69,879.00; Year 3 - $76,003.00
The Town of Trumbull, CT is now accepting applications from Current Connecticut P.O.S.T.C Certified Police Officers for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. Applications must be received by November 13, 2015.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must be a Current Connecticut P.O.S.T.C Certified Police Officer
- Applicant must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license at time of appointment
- Applicant must be a non-smoker
- Applicant must have no felony convictions
- Applicant must have no domestic violence convictions
- Applicant must have no A or B misdemeanor convictions
- Applicant must not have had a motor vehicle conviction for Evading Responsibility or Operating under the influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants will be required to pass the State of Connecticut Physical Performance Test at the 40% range or have had a valid CHIP card issued to them within two years of their application to continue in the hiring process.
Applicants will need to obtain a medical waiver prior to participating in the physical performance test. Applicants who successfully complete the Physical Performance requirement or have a valid CHIP card will then be scheduled for an Oral Examination.
- An oral examination
- A polygraph examination
- A psychological evaluation
- A drug screening test
- A complete medical examination
- An intense and thorough background examination
- A police commission review board
- A field training probationary period
The Town of Trumbull reserves the right to utilize other scoring methods or additional screening methods depending on the number of certified applicants or other considerations.
The Town of Trumbull in its sole discretion reserves the right to utilize either the certified police officer hiring list or any future new hire police officer list.
Please carefully read the entire job posting prior to submitting an application.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Defined Contribution Plan
- Generous medical benefits
- Vacation benefits
- Unlimited sick time
- Work schedule 6-3/6-3/6-4
- Life insurance
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Other benefits as provided for in the employment contract-Link to Police Union Contract to view complete benefits, visit:
Applications must be returned or postmarked by November 13, 2015 to the following:
Town of Trumbull
HR/Civil Service
5866 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
Questions: Please address any questions you may have to: policerecruitment@trumbull-ct.gov or mmeier@trumbull-ct.gov
Information Links:
To obtain an online Application Form/Physical performance test information and medical waiver:
Please visit www.trumbull-ct.gov/police
OR
Click "Download Application" in the upper right hand corner of this page with the Physical performance test information and waiver underneath it
EOE
MINORITY AND FEMALE PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED
Please direct questions regarding this position to policerecruitment@trumbull-ct.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.