Entry-Level, Certified & Sergeant Police Officer

actively recruiting for
entry-level officer
certified officer
certified sergeant
starting salary 7/1/24 salary range 7/1/24 salary range 7/1/24
$80,508 $ 80,508 to $84,813 $ 89,541 to $94,062

the department currently consists of twenty-one sworn officers and four support staff, who proudly serve our community of approximately 11,000 residents within an area of thirty-four square miles. Nestled in the litchfield hills, winchester is a charming and historic community with a rich history and an exciting variety of amenities in the foothills of the berkshire mountains. Winchester enjoys beautiful scenery, excellent schools, and a thriving business, restaurant, and arts community located in the downtown area of winsted.

Winchester residents and visitors enjoy a wonderful quality of life with beautiful lakes, fishing, boating, freshwater springs, and more.

338 main street | winsted ct 06098

• police pension - connecticut municipal employees retirement system (cmers).
• life insurance, healthcare & dental plan.
• paid dry cleaning for uniforms.
• tuition reimbursement.
• paid gym membership.
• 15 paid holidays, vacation time, personal time and sick leave.
• opportunity to work in specialized areas such as investigations, marine patrol, d.a.r.e, traffic enforcement, & firearms instruction.
• retiree health insurance.
• shift premium pay for evening and midnight shift.

ct postc certfied officers do not have to complete the written exam or physical fitness standards.