Police Officer - Lateral Transfer - Open to Certified Police Officers Job Greenwich area,Connecticut USA,Government

Position: Police Officer - LATERAL TRANSFER - Open to Certified Police Officers

Job Purpose:

Performs police patrol and investigation work in protecting life and property and enforce laws and ordinances on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or in a patrol car, van, patrol vessel or light truck.

Patrol tasks performed according to departmental rules and regulations following general and special instructions from officers of higher rank, who review work methods through personal inspection and discussion.

Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies involving an element of personal danger and demands firm, courteous treatment of the public at all times.

A Police Officer may be assigned to any of several specific assignments requiring skill and ability learned on the job.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
The following are the minimum requirements:

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application.

Candidate must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Candidate must have no felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions.

Candidates must have passed at the 40%, an approved Physical Ability Assessment or POSTC Physical Performance Examination. The Town of Greenwich is a participating agency with Complete Health & Injury Prevention Inc. (CHIP), who administers the Physical Ability Assessment for multiple Connecticut agencies. A copy of your valid CHIP card (dated within six months prior to submitting an employment application with the Town of Greenwich) must be submitted at the time of application (scanned and attached) or emailed to the Human Resources Department.

Candidates who do not have a valid CHIP card are able to register with for an upcoming CHIP assessment. Failure to provide a copy of a valid CHIP card, will result in disqualification from continuing in the process.

Candidate must be a Certified Pol ice Officer or State Trooper with at least 2 years of certified Police Officer/State Trooper experience (The two years experience must have occurred after obtaining certification) and has fully passed probation and is in good standing with their current agency.

Candidate must possess work experience in meeting and dealing with a variety of people under varying circumstances or equivalent.

Candidate must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

EXAMINATION:

The examination process will consist of the following:
Written Examination - 100% of final ranked score The Town of Greenwich requires a copy of a valid Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) written exam score administered in the last six months (pass point 70%). There are upcoming tests on 8/8/26, 8/9/26, or 8/30/26. For more information visit and to register for the CPCA please visit Police App. Candidates who successfully pass the CPCA Written Examination and provide a valid CHIP Card shall be certified as eligible to complete the pre-employment screening process outlined below.

As need dictates, eligible candidates shall proceed with testing as follows:

Background Investigation/Fingerprinting

Departmental Interview

A Post Offer Polygraph Examination

A Post Offer Psychological Evaluation - Pass/Fail

A Post Offer Comprehensive Medical Examination - Pass/Fail

Candidates who have successfully completed the written examination may be required to re-qualify with regard to the physical ability standards, polygraph and medical examination prior to appointment, should they be selected for appointment.

If you do not attend or successfully complete any portion of the testing process, you will be disqualified from the recruitment and will not be eligible for further consideration.

Department

Police

Division

Various

Bargaining Status

Silver Shield

Salary Range

PO1

Job Code

2500

Date Created

March 1992

Last Amended

October 2012

Job Code Change

June 2007

ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

Patrols a specified beat or district on foot, bicycle or in a patrol car, van or vessel; physically checks windows and doors in the business district and investigates suspicious conditions.
Navigates and maintains police patrol boats, as assigned, to enforce laws and harbor regulations, and to assist navigation; responds to waterborne emergencies, fires and other life-threatening incidents.
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