Job Announcement:
Employment Opportunities with the Bennington Police Department
Bennington Police Department - Police Officer
The Bennington Police Department is currently accepting applications for an aspiring police officer looking for a rewarding career that combines an excellent work environment with a community rich in family-oriented activities.
Bennington offers excellent benefits. All uniforms and police equipment are provided. We have, or participate in, special units such as B.C.I. (Detective division), bicycle patrol, snowmobile patrol, S.T.A.R.T., School Resource Officer, ATV Patrol Unit, and a Special Response Team. The Department also actively participates in many community-oriented events.
This is a Union position with starting wage, after probationary period is complete, in the $45,000 bracket and enters a step system per Union contract. Pay is augmented by occasional overtime and special-duty opportunities. In addition, those holding EMT certification, Associate, Bachelor or Master's degrees in law enforcement work are eligible for an additional yearly stipend of up to $500. The Town of Bennington offers three personal holidays, vacation time increasing to six weeks depending on years of service, participation in the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System Plan C, life insurance, twelve paid sick days, ten paid holidays, short and long term disability. Employees may also choose to participate in a variety of plans, which include an excellent BCBS health insurance program, 457, Deferred Compensation Plan, and a dental plan as well as several other programs. In addition, for full-time officers participating in the health care plan, the Town has recently added the opportunity for those retiring at 55 with 20 years of service to continue coverage with the Town contributing 50% of the cost of a single person plan (with certain stipulations) until reaching the age of 65.
Requirements:
U.S. citizen, minimum age of 21; must have a valid driver's license; high school diploma (college degree preferred). Applicant must be able to perform all the essential functions involved with police duties. Police testing, including a physical fitness examination, polygraph, oral board, medical exam, fingerprint check and extensive background check will be required of applicants selected for hire. Preference shall be given to VT-certified officers. All shifts, weekends and holiday work is a must when scheduled.
To Apply:
Go to
http://www.benningtonpolice.com/
Go to Employment. Click on link to download application. Or contact:
- By mail:
- Bennington Police Department
118 South Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Application should be returned with a cover letter and three letters of reference. The Town of Bennington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.