Farmington - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Prerequisites

• CHIP Physical Ability Card
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• Connecticut Police Chiefs Written Test
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Job Announcement

                     

POLICE OFFICER

The Town of Farmington is now accepting applications for police officer. Salary range is $65,645-$86,673 with an attractive benefit package. The Farmington Police Department is a modern, progressive, CALEA Accredited agency, seeking to hire the most qualified individuals to join our team. A link to the job description is on the upper right-hand corner of this page. The Town of Farmington is an equal opportunity employer; minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. For additional information about our department, please visit us at:

http://www.farmington-ct.org/departments/police-department

or visit our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/farmingtonpoliceCT/

The collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Farmington and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 331, can be found at:

http://www.farmington-ct.org/home/showdocument?id=3045

Applicants must:

1. Be at least 21 years old and of superior moral character;
2. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
3. Hold a valid driver’s license
4. Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony, class A or B misdemeanor, domestic violence crimes, or any act which would constitute perjury or false statement;
5. A four year college degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or related field preferred.

Candidates must:

1. Pass the C.H.I.P. test at the 40th percentile standard http://www.chip-inc.com/chip/CHIPForms8-2016.pdf;
2. Pass the C.P.C.A. written test with a score of 70 or greater;
3. Participate in pre-employment interviews;
4. Pass a thorough background investigation that will include: a polygraph examination; a psychological interview; and a   comprehen­sive medical examination including a drug screening.
5. Refrain from smoking at any time as a condition of employment.

Additional information about the hiring process can be found at:

http://www.farmington-ct.org/departments/police-department/recruiting-information

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.