Brandon - Police Lieutenant
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Lieutenant, Brandon Police Department
The Brandon Police Department is currently recruiting and accepting applications for the position of Patrol Lieutenant. The ideal candidate shall be Level III certified in the State of Vermont (lateral transfer), or for out-of-state candidates, have a comparable certification in their respective state to obtain an academy waiver in Vermont. Candidates must also have been a full-time certified officer at the rank of at least sergeant for at least 3 years prior to application. Qualified candidates with an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s Degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited college/university will be given preference. Candidates who also hold certification as instructors or who have specialized training (FTO, Firearms Instructor, Death Investigator, UOF Instructor, etc.…) will also be given preference in the selection process.
The Brandon Police Department has many opportunities for specialty assignments such as motorcycle/motor patrol officer, drone pilot, traffic/H.E.A.T. enforcement, Use of Force Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, Death Investigator, and K-9 handler as well as numerous opportunities for additional training in various law enforcement disciplines. We are an agency that values training and providing opportunities for our officers to better themselves and to follow their individual interests in policing.
All uniforms and equipment are supplied to our officers and a take-home cruiser is assigned to officers that live within a 20-minute (+/-) commute distance to the town line of Brandon.
Requirements for this position are possession of a valid motor vehicle license and certification as a full-time officer by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and/or or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. When fully staffed, the Brandon Police Department has 7 full-time officers, 3 level II part-time officers, and an administrative assistant.
The Town of Brandon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans in addition to retirement through VMERS C. This position is a non-union position with a salary range of between $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.
The Brandon Police Department Administration, Town Management, Town Selectboard, and residents are very supportive of its officers as well as the community we serve. We are looking for forward thinking, proactive applicants that want to make a difference and who will bring new ideas to our agency. We as an agency are looking to grow, not reduce our presence in our community. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a proactive and professional law enforcement agency, please give us a call.
Applicants may send a cover letter and resume addressed to:
Brandon Police Department
301 Forest Dale Rd.
Brandon, VT. 05733
(802)247-0222
Attn: Chief David Kachajian
Applicants may also download the application at https://www.townofbrandon.com/departments/police/employment/
Please direct questions regarding this position to Rod.Pulsifer@vermont.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.