Clinton - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

CLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER 

$66,061 to $69,086

CLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

The Clinton Police Department is seeking to hire for the entry level position of Probationary Patrol Officer. 

Salary 7/1/24: $66,061.83 – Probationary Patrol Officer

Salary 1/1/25: $67,548.22 – Probationary Patrol Officer

Salary 7/1/25: $69,086.05 – Probationary Patrol Officer

Contractual benefits include a 4 on 2 off, 8-hour day schedule for Patrol, defined pension benefits (currently 10 year vesting, negotiations pending), medical insurance (State Partnership Plan 2.0, 18% current employee cost share), Dental (Cigna, 18% current employee cost share), Vision (18% current employee cost share), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal leave, paid sick time, paid funeral leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, comp time accrual, advanced education stipend, longevity stipend, and annual uniform allowance.

2023-26 Clinton Police Union Contract

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree preferred
• Possess a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be of good character and high moral standards
• You must be a citizen of the United States 
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination as well as physical agility and written tests. 
• Other special requirements may apply.

HIRING PROCESS

The selection process will include, at minimum, a detailed review of your application packet, and the successful completion of the Department’s selection process which includes but may not be limited to the following:

• Written Examination score of 70 % or higher 
• Physical Agility Testing
• Oral Board Examination
• Chief of Police Interview
• Police Commission Oral Board Examination
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Detailed Background Investigation
• Medical Exam       

The Clinton Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to jdepietro@clintonct.org

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.