Bristol - Police Officer

Job Overview

Department Bristol Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Job TitlePolice Officer
Salary $75,636-$91,939 ($78,813-$95,800 July 2025)
Deadline Jan 3, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Contacthr@bristolct.gov
Location Bristol, CT
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Job Announcement

Bristol Police Department, CT Police Jobs

CITY OF BRISTOL

POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement

 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT & PRINT FOR REFERENCE

The City of Bristol is accepting applications for Police Officer testing to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.  The expected duration of the selection process is estimated to be a minimum of three (3) months to a maximum of two and one half (2 ½) years.  Initial testing requires successful completion of a written and oral examination.  Additionally, successfully passing a physical ability test, psychological, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph examination and extensive background investigation are required prior to hire.

 

CURRENT SALARY RANGE:  $75,636 - $91,939/year.

Eff. 07-01-25 increases to $78,813 - $95,800/year.

Eff. 07-01-26 increases to $80,783 - $98,195/year.

Annual salaries accessible in the Police Contract.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

  • Must be 21 years of age to attend Police Academy
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • United States Citizen

TESTING REQUIREMENT:

WRITTEN EXAM:  Must pass the CPCA written exam (CT Police Chiefs Association) achieving a score of 70.00 or greater.  Register on www.policeapp.com for CPCA written test no later than December 12, 2024.


BRISTOL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

Upon obtaining a CPCA Written Test score of 70.00 or greater AND submitting an Application on PoliceApp.com for Bristol, you are required to complete the Bristol Employment Application online at https://www.applitrack.com/bristolct/onlineapp/default.asp

 

BRISTOL’S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 3, 2025.

Applicant Immediate Disqualifiers are listed in the Police Officer Testing Summary


ORAL EXAMINATION:

A separate email will be issued to those applicants having completed the Bristol Employment Application.  You will receive an email invite (on or about 01-07-25) to schedule your oral examination appointment.  The oral examination phase will tentatively occur on or about starting the week of January 13, 2025.

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE:  5 points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score = 100 points) for veterans who have completed a minimum of 90 days of active military service, in a non-training status, with an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.  Copy of Form DD-214 Member-4 must be submitted in person at the oral exam test.  Failure to provide adequate paperwork by the oral test date will forfeit your eligibility to receive veteran’s points.

 

NOTE: After a candidate successfully passes BOTH the WRITTEN and ORAL EXAM portions, they will be placed on the Eligibility List.


CHIP CARD / PHYSICAL AGILITY REQUIREMENT:

On a date to be determined by the Bristol Police Department (BPD), all candidates placed on the Eligibility List must successfully complete a Physical Agility Assessment administered by BPD – OR – have a valid C.H.I.P. CERT.  Applicants must meet the Coopers 40th percentile standard.   Link: https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test


UPDATES: All communication regarding exam dates, results, etc., will be sent from the City’s online portal via the EMAIL address of mailbot@applitrack.com.  You may need to add this address to your “ALLOWED SENDERS” list on your email settings or it may be delivered to your junk/spam mail folder.

This posting is intended as a guide to the initial phase of the application process and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or process.  Our Police Officer Testing Summary contains additional information.  Testing process questions, please call Human Resources (860) 584-6175.  For general questions regarding the Bristol Police Department, please email BPDRecruiting@bristolct.gov .


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Bristol Police Department, CT Police Jobs

Please direct questions regarding this position to hr@bristolct.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.

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