Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Police Officer

Non Certified Police Officer Applicants Employment applications may be filed on-line at Complete applications must show that all eligibility requirements have been met by the date the application is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Wages commensurate with education:

• High School: $84,423.52, increasing to $92,457.04 on 1 year anniversary
• Associate's Degree: $87,456.20, increasing to $94,819.92 on 1 year anniversary
• Bachelor's Degree: $88,884.64, increasing to $102,207.04 on 1 year anniversary

Degrees must be in law enforcement, criminal, justice, police science, police administration, public administration, sociology, psychology, pre-law or human services.

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

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be of good character.
• Applicants who have a criminal record or who have been dishonorably discharged from any police or fire department or from the Armed Forces of the United States are ineligible.
• A thorough investigation of character and of all statements in the application will be made before any applicant is considered for appointment.
• Applicants must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, the ability to read and write in English without difficulty, the ability to make clear and concise written reports and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public and others.
• Permanent residence subsequent to appointment must be established within a period of time specified by the Chief of Police and Town Administrator and must be located within a reasonable distance of the Town of Vernon as determined by the Chief of Police and Town Administrator.
• Weight must be in proportion to height. Must have considerable agility and be free from disease or abnormality that impairs one's ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must have normal color vision and vision shall be correctable to 20/20 in each eye. Must have no significant defects of the ear. Must be a non-smoker.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Fitness Test Requirement:

• Applicants must obtain a COMPLETE HEALTH & INJURY PREVENTION INC. (CHIP) card showing successful completion of the Connecticut POST physical ability assessment. Information on obtaining a CHIP card may be obtained from Complete Health and Injury Prevention, LLC.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Patrols on foot or in car an assigned area to prevent and detect violations of laws and ordinances.
• Maintains order and protects life and property.
• Makes arrests for violations of law.
• Facilitates arrests and uses force or defends against the use of force as is required.
• Testifies in court in regard to matters of which he has knowledge.
• Investigaates accidents and offenses against law and order.
• When assigned to the Detective Division, conducts investigations of complaints that cannot be completed at the time by the investigating officer.
• Makes reports and keeps accurate records.
• Directs traffic and operates traffic signals.
• Observes and recognizes people, vehicles, and places being able to accurately describe them.
• Hears and understands ordinary conversation with each ear.
• Does related work as required.
• Works under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other superior officer who reviews performance frequently for completeness and conformance with orders and regulations.

Testing Requirements:

• CHIP test: Applicants must have a valid CHIP card in order to submit their application by the closing date.
• Written Test: Applicants must have passed the Connecticut Police Chief Written test with a 70% or greater in order to submit their application by the closing date.
• Oral Interview: Applicants who pass the written test with a score of 80% or higher may be invited to take the Oral Interview.