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Type: Entry Level
Job Title: Woodbridge - Police Officer
Salary: Salary ranges from $78,000.00- $100,785.50 after 3 years / CMERS Pension (CPCA Exam)
Deadline: Jul 1, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Location: Woodbridge, CT

Job Announcement:

Woodbridge Police Department

Entry Level Police Officer

Woodbridge Police Department, CT Police Jobs

The Woodbridge Police Department is currently seeking Entry Level Applicants for the position of Patrol Officer.

Applicants will be required to pass a background investigation, written examination (CPCA Police Officer Exam), current POST physical assessment (Cooper Test), polygraph, psychological, and medical examination.   Upon being hired, Applicants must complete the CT POST Academy and Field Training Program.

Comprehensive benefit and pension packages, with a starting salary of $78,000.

Salary & Benefits

  • Starting Salary of $78,000
  • Top Step: $100,785 after 3 years
  • CMERS Pension Plan
  • Specialized Units
    • School Resource Officer
    • Investigative Services Unit
    • Bicycle Patrol
    • Accident Reconstruction
    • Field Training Officer
    • Honor Guard
    • Task Forces
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal & Sick)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Uniform/Clothing Allowance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply on-line at www.policeapp.com/woodbridgect 

Please direct questions regarding this position to ttweedie@woodbridgepd.com


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Direct Hire

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