Job Prerequisites

• CHIP Physical Ability Card
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• Connecticut Police Chiefs Written Test
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Job Announcement

Town of Monroe Police Department
is now accepting applications for the position of

Police Officer-Entry Level

Applications can be submitted by clicking the APPLY Now icon above. 

The Town of Monroe consists of 20,000+ residents with award winning schools, expansive park system and a growing local commercial and industrial business community.  The Monroe Police Department is a State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council Accredited police department, dedicated to delivering professional law enforcement services to our community by hiring the most qualified individuals.

Our officers are able to participate in many specialized assignments throughout the department and the community including Community Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, Domestic Violence Unit, Crisis Intervention Unit, Marine Patrol (Lake Zoar), Bike Patrol, Canine Unit, Accident Investigation Unit, Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team with both Tactical Operators and Negotiators, Dive team, Detective Division training position, Crash Reconstruction Team and Special Olympics events.

We are looking for police officer’s:

• Pay range – $63,038 – $79,688 (contract negotiations in progress)
• State of Connecticut Defined Benefit Pension Plan – CMERS 25 years
• Health, Dental, Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5/2, 5/3 Work Schedule

The minimum qualifications for a police applicant are:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years of Age able to obtain Connecticut Driver’s license
• S. Citizen with a high school diploma or equivalency
• No Felony or Class A / B misdemeanor convictions
• Must pass CPCA written examination with a 70% or higher
• CHIP card requirement
• Must maintain a personal residence within 20-mile radius of Police Headquarters after hire

Additionally:  Must NOT

• Have been Dishonorably Discharged from the military service.
• Have been terminated for cause from any department of local, state or federal government.
• Have tattoos on the face, head, hand, mouth or neck. Additional exposed tattoos subject to department policy review.

Responsibilities:

• The Monroe Police Department provides service 24 hours, 365 days/year service
• Candidates should be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate sound judgement and ability to work independently

Testing shall consist of the following POSTC requirements:

• A passing score of 70% on the CPCA certified officer exam and valid CHIP card
• An oral board interview
• Successful completion of background investigation
• Successful completion of psychological examination
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination
• Successful completion of a physical exam
• Successful completion of a drug screening
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Each candidate, prior to employment will be required to pass a complete drug screening.

Illegal Drugs: Candidates cannot have consumed or possessed any illegal drug, other than marijuana, within the ten (10) years preceding the date of the application for employment.  Additionally, candidates cannot have sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug or controlled substance without legal authorization.

Other factors considered, but not limited to, is the individuals:

• Employment / military history
• Driving history
• Criminal activity –involvement in non-detected crimes
• Truthfulness and character issues

The Town Of Monroe Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@monroectpolice.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.