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Lateral Police Officer

Job in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for: newhavenct.gov
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Police Officer, Legal Counsel, Lawyer
  • Government
    Police Officer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90406 USD Yearly USD 90406.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Introduction

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER (CT P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS)
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to advance your career in Law Enforcement by joining The New Haven Police Department.

Excellent Starting Salary - Grade A Officer: $90,406TO QUALIFY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Must be certified as a Police Officer/Trooper in the State of Connecticut
* Have NOT had more than two (2) years separation from a certified law enforcement unit

Left in good standing from their previous law enforcement agency

Not be the subject of any pending administrative/IA or criminal investigations

Have no history of making false, untruthful or inaccurate statements or reports, which could be considered as Giglio or Brady violations

Must hold a CHIP Card or register to obtain a CHIP Card
* Out-of-State and Military Police Lateral Transfers may also be considered.

Connecticut Certified State Troopers, Out-of-State Certified Police Officers, and Military Police that receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete the process for Comparative Compliance with POSTC.One of the conditions of employment for an Out-Of-State Lateral or Military Lateral will consist of the Comparative Certification process, performed on a case-by-case basis. POST certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE at

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is general duty police work. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, general enforcement of laws and ordinances as well as providing traditional and non-traditional service to the community. Work involves an element of danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion. Work is performed in accordance with Department rules and regulations, the constitution of the United States of America and the State of Connecticut.

TYPICAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patrols assigned beat via radio equipped patrol vehicle or on foot.

Observes and handles physical hazards taking appropriate action.

Uses communications equipment to include two-way radio and telephone.

Makes written and/or verbal reports in accordance with department directives and law on forms provided for such purpose.

Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow.

Handles calls for emergency service.

Handles calls for service criminal or non-criminal in nature.

Observes and handles as required problems of an emergency, criminal or non-criminal nature coming to his/her attention.

Investigates traffic accidents.

Makes arrests in accordance with law and department procedure.

Collects evidence, makes service in criminal and civil proceedings, testifies as a witness in court or other official proceedings.

Conducts follow-up investigations using support services as required.

Handles problems concerning juveniles.

Identifies and solves community problems. Officer must be able to gain a thorough knowledge of the community he/she serves and be able to effectively deal with that community forms related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possess a GED; and possess the following abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to solve problems.

Ability to instruct others, to help others learn how to do or understand something.

Ability to use dangerous equipment or material or work in dangerous surroundings.

Ability to spend a major portion of time out of doors without regard to weather conditions, possess physical stamina, be able to lift, walk long distances, and stand or sit for long periods of time.

Ability to work with detail using technical terms.

Ability to read and understand written material.

Ability to write clearly, in detail, using technical terms.

Ability to respect the rights of others and to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully.

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Must be certified as a Police…

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