Job Announcement:

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, and Death Investigator 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.

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, 2 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. All uniforms, firearms, and equipment are supplied to our officers. This position is a non-union position with a salary of $85,000.

The Brandon Police Department Administration, Town Management, 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 email a cover letter and resume addressed to:

Brandon Police Department

301 Forest Dale Rd.

Brandon, VT. 05733

(802)247-0222

David.kachajian@vermont.gov

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