Wallingford - Certified Police Officer
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Certified Police Officer
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Starting $80,142
(Annually)
The Town of Wallingford is currently accepting applications through (www.policeapp.com) for current Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officers for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be either active Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police officers in good standing with their current department, or have retired in good standing, still having Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officer certification status.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to information outlined above applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Education: Must be a High School graduate or possesses a G.E.D.
- License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Character Requirements: Applicant must meet the highest ethical standards. Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, including polygraph.
Examination and Process Information
Written Examination (Must achieve 70% passing)
Oral Examination (Must achieve 70% passing)
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Background Investigation
Medical Examination
Chief’s Interview
Benefits:
- Town Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Drop Plan Option Available)
- Convenient Work Schedule - 5 on 2 off followed by 5 on 3 off (will be effective 01/01/2025)
- Excellent Health Insurance Packages, Group Life Insurance, Pension Plan, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Degree Incentives
- Outside Extra Duty Pay At 1.5x Sergeant's rate (Currently $71/hr)
Workplace Amenities:
Completed in 2024, our new headquarters located at 100 Barnes Road is a state of the art facility that boasts many modern features for law enforcement professionals. We are proud to offer many attractive deatures including an on site fitness center, 5 lane indoor shooting range, and employee wellness inspired spaces. Potential candidates are encouraged to tour our facility to see all that WPD has to offer.
PLEASE APPLY TO:
www.policeapp.com
to complete the application process.
Closing Date: November 22, 2024
THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.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.