Wethersfield - Police Officer

Job Prerequisites

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

ENTRY LEVEL  POLICE OFFICER

Reports to: Chief of Police or designee
Status: Full-time
Salary:  $32.38 per hour while in Police Academy /  $37.18 per hour one year from graduation date from Academy.                         Union/Non Union:  Union
FLSA:  Non-exempt
Date Posted: December 22, 2016
Closing Date: July 1, 2017

The Wethersfield Police Department, a state and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.

Successful candidates must be 21 years of age at time of appointment, a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED and a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony, any class A or class B misdemeanor, domestic violence convictions or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.

The written examination scores from the CPCA testing process will be utilized by the Wethersfield Police Department.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.Policeapp.com . 

Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, a police officer will enforce the laws of the state and municipal ordinances of the Town and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Wethersfield and the State of Connecticut.

Examples of Duties:

In-field duties: Enforce state law and local ordinances, respond to emergency and routine calls for service throughout the town, render first aid and other assistance to citizens as required.

Qualifications:

Please refer to the Town of Wethersfield Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment Information sheet located on the Human Resources Job Opportunities page of the Town website.

Recruitment Process:

Please refer to the Town of Wethersfield Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment Information sheet located on the Human Resources Job Opportunities page of the Town website.

The Town of Wethersfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information please visit the Town of Wethersfield Human Resources page at: wethersfieldct.gov/content/398/420/default.aspx.

Please direct questions regarding this position to stephanie.askeland@wethersfieldct.gov

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.