Redding - 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

REDDING POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS 

SALARY

Starting Salary  (current)- $52,823 

Top Step Collective Bargaining Contract Salary  (end of contract) (2016)- $87,075

The Town of Redding participates in the State of Connecticut CMERS Program (25 year pension plan)

Generous benefits package to include: Annual Longevity Pay, Stipends, Competitive Health Care Plan.

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

The Redding Police Department is comprised of 17 sworn police officers, 6 F/T & P/T Dispatchers, an Animal Control Officer, Communications Supervisor and 10 Auxiliary Officers.

We are a State of Connecticut Accredited Police Department who polices a town of approximately 9,000 residents which is about 36 square miles.  The Town of Redding is home to two of Connecticut State Parks, a Regional High School, and the Georgetown Business District.  The Redding Police Department is responsible for policing: Redding Center, West Redding, Georgetown and Redding Ridge.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 

Consistently rated among the top "Best Small Towns in Connecticut" by Connecticut Magazine, Redding highly values the unique character of our community and residents are united in the preservation of our wonderful quality of life.   We fervently believe in creating a partnership with our residents and continuing to make Redding the safest small town in Connecticut.

We highly value the unique character of our community and residents are united in the preservation of our wonderful quality of life.  We treasure our rural landscape, 36% of which is permanently preserved as open space. We strongly support our public school system with high expectations and the resources to meet them. We believe that our vision for Redding’s future must include her past, and are actively engaged in the preservation of our historic structures. We recognize that a community’s greatest asset is its residents, and we encourage participation in town activities and governance at all levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D.
• No felony, domestic violence, A misdemeanor or B misdemeanor criminal convictions.
• Be at least 21 years of age 
• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

 
TESTING REQUIRMENTS

• Candidates must have a passing score at lest 40% on the CHIP Physical Assessment test in order to submit their application
• Candidates much have a passing score of at least 70% on the CPCA Written Examination in order to submit their application

HIRING PROCESS

The selection process will include, at minimum, a detailed review of your application packet, and the successful completion of the Department’s selection process which includes but may not be limited to the following:

• CPCA Written Examination (Passing 70 %)
• Physical Agility Testing (C.H.I.P. at 40%, see www.chip-inc.com)
• Oral Examination
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Exam
• Detailed Background Investigation
• Medical Exam
• Police Interview
• Selectmen’s Interview

Please direct questions regarding this position to dfuchs@reddingpolice-ct.us

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.