Job Announcement

BETHEL POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

The Bethel Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. CT POST Certified applicants are encouraged to apply. Out of State Certified also welcome to apply.

$15,000 sign on bonus for CT Certified Officers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Graduate/G.E.D.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• NO Felony or Class A or B Misdemeanor Convictions. 
• Lateral (Certified) entry requires current certification as a sworn CT Law Enforcement Officer or Out of State. 

SALARY 

Anticipated Salary Range: up to $100,987*   

  *top step with incentives

New hires can be brought in at higher steps depending on experience.

BENEFITS

25 year Pension (60%; 70% @ 30 Yrs),

plus 457 Deferred Comp. Program, Education Incentive, and Tuition Assistance, etc.

Certified officers can buy back up to two years of prior law enforcement.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Physical Agility Exam may be held by the Bethel Police Department

HOW TO APPLY

Application information and forms package may be downloaded by visiting the PoliceApp website at:

www.PoliceApp.com/BethelCT

Please direct questions regarding this position to spugner@bethelpd.com

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.