Police Officer

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. Associates degree from an accredited college or 60 college credits or 2 years of U.S. military experience or the equivalent (2 years certified police officer) and work experience in meeting and dealing with a variety of people under varying circumstances or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver's license. No person shall be appointed to the Greenwich Police Department unless a citizen of the United States, Permanent Legal Resident, or a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), pursuant to General Notice 25-05 of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at the time of application. Candidate must have passed a valid written examination. Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license which is valid in the State of Connecticut. Candidate must have been fingerprinted and have had a criminal record search. Candidate must have no felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions. Candidate must have no domestic violence convictions. Candidate must have passed State approved background investigation. Candidate must have passed State approved psychological evaluation. Candidate must have passed a medical exam including a screening for controlled substances. Candidate must have signed a falsification of information acknowledgement statement. Candidates must have passed at the 40th percentile, an approved physical ability examination. The Town of Greenwich is a participating agency with Complete Health & Injury Prevention Inc. (CHIP Inc.) who administers the Physical Ability Assessment for multiple towns. A copy of your valid CHIP card, dated April 1, 2026 or after, may be submitted at time of application (scanned and attached). Candidates who do not have a valid CHIP card at the time of application will have until September 8, 2026 to provide the Human Resources with a copy of their valid assessment. Candidate must possess at minimum an Associates Degree from an accredited college, or 45 credits at the time of application and 60 credits before receipt of a conditional offer of employment, or 2 years of active U.S. military experience or an equivalent (example - 2 years of certified U.S. law enforcement experience). 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 and at least 20 years of age at the time of application.

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. Checks for parking violations in congested areas, writes tickets and directs traffic at traffic control points, accidents and other emergency scenes. Makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances; serves warrants and other legal papers. Performs, when assigned as accident investigator, investigations, secures evidence and statements, takes photographs, analyzes causes of accidents, prepares cases for court, and testifies in court as required. Performs, as assigned, specialized clerical, computer entry, searching and statistical analysis, duties of dignitary protection, transportation and guarding of dangerous criminal offenders, and other security details. Renders aid and coordinates transportation of injured persons at industrial accidents, air crashes, accident and crime scenes; works effectively with other emergency services. Patrols areas frequently targeted for crimes of larceny, robbery, burglary and crimes of violence, recognizing suspicious activity and persons and takes appropriate action. Learns the geography of the community, beat, knows the location of government buildings, facilities, landmarks, medical facilities, points of interest, so that directions can be given and emergency response achieved in an efficient manner. Takes appropriate rescue measures at various emergencies, places barricades, traffic cones at hazardous scenes and initiates emergency detours. Investigates all types of crimes, preparing reports of the incidents, taking photographs, video and audio tape documentation, prepares sketches, interviews witnesses and takes suspects into custody. Makes motor vehicle stops for violations or criminal offenses. Intervenes in fights, disorderly behavior, family disputes; provides assistance to victims, brings calm to situations, and takes offenders into custody. Ability to perform functions of law enforcement under adverse weather conditions and under stressful conditions. Talks with adults and juveniles during the course of patrol duties, develops information, provides assistance and directions to referral services. Prepares arrest and search warrants, executes warrants, serves summonses and subpoenas, testifies in court. Handles high‑risk incidents; i.e., suicide threats, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, armed encounters. Performs other related duties as required.

MARGINAL FEATURES

Mechanical repairs to vehicles beyond changing tires and lights, putting on snow chains, maintaining fluid levels.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good knowledge of laws, ordinances, departmental policies, rules and instructions. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. Ability to be courteous but firm with the public. Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions. Ability to read, compose, write and prepare reports. Ability to operate an automobile safely and according to traffic laws and rules; walk, run, physically operate required equipment. Ability to meet certification requirements in firearms, emergency care, defensive tactics, basic academy and advanced curricula. Ability to recognize conditions of danger on roads, building sites, in dwellings and other areas, initiating action to correct problem and notifying other agencies for assistance.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Operates motor vehicles, bicycles, firearms, cameras, oxygen unit, snare, life jacket, radios, telephones, elevators, computers, wheel chairs, ambulance stretchers; operates equipment as required including, but not limited, to general office equipment fire extinguishers, handcuffs, baton, hand truck, light trucks, Halligan tool, flares, ropes, ladders, radar, Drager 9510, drug identification kits and crime scene equipment.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL OPERATION

Sitting at a desk or stand at an assigned location and work continuously for extended periods of time; carrying supplies and equipment which may exceed 25 pounds; running, kneeling, lying in the prone position, as well as lifting ambulance stretchers with medically distress‑ed people on same, carry, drag, move victims away from danger with or without assistance. Department: Police Division: Various Bargaining Status: Silver Shield Salary Range: PO1 Job Code: 2500 Date Created: March 1992 Last Amended: October 2012 #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Greenwich, C