Trumbull - Trumbull Police Officer
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Job Announcement
TOWN OF TRUMBULL
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
Police Officer
The Town of Trumbull is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. This application process will be limited to the first 150 applications. Applicants must receive a valid 50% CHIP card by April 1, 2016 in order to advance to the Written Exam anticipated to be held in April 2016. Applicants who fail to receive a 50% CHIP card by April 1, 2016 will not be eligible to take the Written Exam and will therefore be eliminated from this hiring process. DOWNLOAD CHIP FORMS HERE
Please carefully read the entire job posting prior to submitting an application. Only individuals who meet the Qualifications listed below should apply. All communication for this position will be through email, therefore, it is imperative that you notify us if you have a change in your email address. Candidates must also log onto their PoliceApp.com account to view and verify email communication.
DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW. APPLICATION FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE AND ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED...
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicant must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license at time of appointment.
- Applicant must be a non-smoker
- Applicants must have at least 60 college credit, or 2 years full active military duty, or currently be a certified CT police officer
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
- Applicant must be 21 years old by time of appointment.
- Applicant must have no felony convictions
- Applicant must have no domestic violence convictions
- Applicant must have no A or B Misdemeanor convictions
- Applicant must not have had a motor vehicle conviction for Evading Responsibility or Operating under the influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, APPLICANTS (INCLUDING CERTIFIED OFFICERS) MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE:
- Valid 50% CHIP card by April 1, 2016
- Must receive a written examination score of 70% or better
- An oral review test
- A polygraph test
- A drug screening test
- A psychological test
- A complete medical examination
- An intense and thorough background examination
- A police commission review board
- A field training probationary period
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Starting salary is $54,227, and after 1 year to $69,879
- Generous medical benefits
- Vacation benefits
- Life insurance
- Defined Contribution 401a Retirement Plan
- Other benefits as provided for in the employment contract
Please direct questions regarding this position to policerecruitment@trumbull-ct.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.