Vernon Police 2012

Job Announcement:

 THE TOWN OF VERNON ANNOUNCES
AN OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER

STARTING SALARY: $55,188.12 – $62,699.08

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Paid Vacations, 13 Paid Holidays, Conneticare Health Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Clothing - Equipment Allowance

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICEERS: Do not apply online. Please contact Sgt Barry Foster at bfoster@vernon-ct.gov or call 860-872-9126 ext 276,

• ·         Certified Officer hired after 7-1-00 may purchase, during the first year of employment, for retirement plan purposes only, up to three (3) years of service as a sworn police officer in another municipality, provided the employee actually performed law enforcement work, and provided the employee is not entitled to a pension from the municipality
• ·         Certified Officers are eligible for a $500.00 bonus for each year of experience as a certified officer, 5 years max at $2,500.00

NON CERTIFIED APPLICANTS.    EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

• Employment applications may be filed on-line at www.policeapp.com/vernon
• Employment applications must be complete and must show that all eligibility requirements have been met the date the application is Submitted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must meet all of the following eligibility requirements by the date that your application is submitted:

• 21 years of age
• Citizen of the United States.
• Graduation from high school, technical school, or an equivalent as certified by the State Department of Education

These eligibility requirements MUST BE COMPLETED by the date that your application is submitted and MUST BE LISTED on the application under education or employment. Documentation of eligibility requirements will be required at a later date.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be of good character.
• Applicants who have a criminal record or who have been dishonorably discharged from any police or fire department or from the Armed Forces the United States are ineligible. A thorough investigation of character and of all statements in the application will be made before any applicant is considered for appointment.
• Applicants must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, the ability to read and write in English without difficulty, the ability to make clear and concise written reports and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public and others.
• Permanent residence subsequent to appointment must be established within a period of time specified by the Chief of Police and Town Administrator and must be located within a reasonable distance of the Town of Vernon as determined by the Chief of Police and Town Administrator.
• Weight must be in proportion to height.
• Must have considerable agility and be free from disease or abnormality that impairs one’s ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must have normal color vision and vision shall be correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
• Must have no significant defects of the ear.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations will be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  
  FITNESS TEST REQUIREMENT
  
  Applicants must obtain a COMPLETE HEALTH & INJURY PREVENTION INC. (CHIP) card showing successful completion of the Connecticut POST physical ability assessment at the 40th percentile. Information on obtaining a CHIP card may be obtained from Complete Health and Injury Prevention, LLC. at www.policeapp.com or by telephone at 203-235-5865.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
• Patrols on foot or in car an assigned area to prevent and detect violations of laws and ordinances.
• Maintains order and protects life and property
• Makes arrests for violations of law.
• Facilitates arrests and uses force or defends against the use of force as is required.
• Testifies in court in regard to matters of which he has knowledge.
• Investigates accidents and offenses against law and order.
• When assigned to the Detective Division, conducts investigations of complaints that cannot be completed at the time by the investigating officer.
• Makes reports and keeps accurate records.
• Directs traffic and operates traffic signals.
• Observes and recognizes people, vehicles, and places being able to accurately describe them.
• Hears and understands ordinary conversation with each ear.
• Does related work as required.
• Works under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other superior officer who reviews performance frequently for completeness and conformance with orders and regulations.

TESTING

CHIP test: Applicants must have a valid CHIP card with them when they take the written test. Additional CHIP tests will be held on October 14, 2012 and November 4, 2012. Check the CHIP page for location and time of tests.

Written Test: Is scheduled for Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Hill Rd, Vernon CT. Test time will be posted in the future. Applicants who score 80% or higher on the written test will be invited to take the Oral Interview on the same day, November 10, 2012.

Oral Interview: Will be held directly following the written test at the high school. Applicants who pass the written test with a score of 80% or higher will be invited to take the Oral Interview. As the needs of the Vernon Police Department dictate, Admission to the oral interview may be limited.

Questions may be directed to Sgt. Barry Foster, Vernon Police Department, 860-872-9126, extension 276, bfoster@vernon-ct.gov, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.