Entry Level Police Officer

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This range is provided by Town of Vernon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$68,036.00/yr - $68,036.00/yr

• Position Type:
  Police
• Date Posted: 8/25/2021
• Location:
  
  Police Department

• 21 years of age at time of hire
• Citizen of the United States
• Graduation from high school, technical school, or an equivalent as certified by the State Department of Education

Eligibility requirements must be completed and listed on the application. Documentation of eligibility will be required at a later date.

• Applicants must be of good character.
• Applicants with a criminal record, dishonorable discharge from any police or fire department, or from the Armed Forces of the United States are ineligible.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and write in English without difficulty, make clear written reports, and deal tactfully with the public.
• Permanent residence within a reasonable distance of Town of Vernon as specified by the Chief of Police and Town Administrator.
• Weight in proportion to height; full physical fitness; normal color vision (20/20 correctable) and normal hearing; non-smoker.
• Valid driver's license.
• Upon conditional offer, physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations required.

Applicants must obtain a Complete Health & Injury Prevention Inc. (CHIP) card showing successful completion of the Connecticut POST physical ability assessment.

• Patrol on foot or in car in assigned area to prevent and detect violations.
• Maintain order and protect life and property.
• Makes arrests and facilitates arrest procedures.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Investigates accidents and offenses and may conduct detective investigations when assigned.
• Logs accurate reports and records; directs traffic and operates traffic signals.
• Operates under supervision of Sergeant or superior officer.
• Performs related duties as required.

• CHIP test: must have valid CHIP card by closing date.
• Written test: pass Connecticut Police Chief Written test with 70% or greater.
• Oral interview: may be invited after written test score ≥80% (as per department needs).

Employment applications may be filed online at  Applications must be complete and show eligibility on the date submitted.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension, Paid Vacations, 13 Paid Holidays, Anthem Health Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Clothing - Equipment Allowance.

Entry level

Full-time