Police Officer

The East Hartford Police Department is on the lookout for a driven individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills, who values teamwork and is eager to engage in a close-knit community where community policing is paramount. East Hartford boasts a diverse population of approximately 50,000 within an urban/suburban setting. The Police Department is integral in maintaining the town as an excellent place to live, work, and nurture a family.

We are accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer.

An application and additional information are available online at:

In the Town of East Hartford, we don't merely accept diversity — we celebrate, support, and flourish because of it for the betterment of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser.
• Continuously checks windows and doors of business establishments and of assigned private homes, investigates any suspicious conditions.
• Maintains continuous enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances.
• Provides public services such as information, traffic control, emergency assists and rescues, found property, missing persons, and investigations.
• Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports.
• Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.
• Provides testimony before special hearings and courts.
• Reports unsafe and hazardous conditions observed while on patrol.
• May be assigned to assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at Police Headquarters.

• Good written and oral communicative skills.
• Mathematical ability sufficient to compile accurate statistical reports.
• Exceptional ability to deal effectively and courteously with people.
• Can act quickly and calmly in emergencies, remember details and have keen powers of observation.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

• To qualify you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be a non-smoker. Applicants must pass the CPCA written examination with a minimum score of 70%, must possess a current C.H.I.P. card and have a valid driver's license.