West Hartford - Entry Level & Certified Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department West Hartford Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Certified
Job TitleEntry Level & Certified Police Officer
Salary$72,176 - $93,158 (5 years, top salary without holidays, or OT)
Contactmelissa.henowitz@westhartfordct.gov
Location West Hartford, CT

Job Announcement

WEST HARTFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

OPEN RECRUITMENT:  

ENTRY LEVEL & CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS

West Hartford Police Department, CT Police Jobs

 

The Town of West Hartford announces an OPEN RECRUITMENT for the position of POLICE OFFICER.  There is no deadline to apply.  Upon candidates handing in their application, an individual written examination date will be scheduled. The written exam is Pass/Fail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Age:  Twenty-one (21) years of age.  
  • Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • License:  Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving history in accordance with the Town of West Hartford’s Safe Driving Record policy.  A valid Connecticut Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
  • Physical Examination: Must meet departmental physical fitness standards at the 40th percentile level certified through CHIP, LLC. prior to application.  A copy of valid CHIP certification card must accompany application materials (not required for certified Police Officers.)  To register for the CHIP test go to: www.CertifyFit.com
  • Drug Testing:  Candidates shall be required to submit to a drug test as part of the pre-employment medical examination. 
  • Non-Smoking Requirement:  Due to the physical demands of this position, the Town of West Hartford requires that all qualified candidates certify that they are non-smokers.
  • Character Requirement: Candidates must meet the highest legal and ethical standards.  No applicant will be accepted with any drug related conviction, felony conviction, conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any conviction for domestic violence.  Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, including a polygraph, before any offer of employment.  An applicant may be disqualified for poor employment history, recent use of illegal drugs, or previously undetected criminal activity.  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

 

1.     Town of West Hartford Application

2.     CHIP Physical Ability Certification Card (applicants with expired CHIP cards must be reassessed by CHIP,LLC;  Certified Officers CHIP certification not required)

3.     Drug Testing Supplement Form

5.     Non-Smoking Statement

6.     Body Art Acknowledgement 


A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE ON FILE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.


Please visit  www.westhartfordct.gov  "Jobs"  page to obtain additional information and an application.

Contact the Department of Human Resources for more information regarding the several vacancies we have to offer.  860-561-7480




Please direct questions regarding this position to melissa.henowitz@westhartfordct.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.