Certified Police Officer

Avon Police Department; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(a) Defined Contribution Pension

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

IRA Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

The Town of Avon Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Certified Police Officer. Under the direction of the Chief of Police, an officer will enforce the laws of the state and municipal ordinances of Avon and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Avon and the State of Connecticut.

Benefits include health and life insurance, long-term disability and retirement plans along with paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university, or four-year active military experience, or Connecticut Certified Police Officer at time of application.
• Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license.
• No past felony or disqualifying convictions; no serious misconduct; not dismissed for malfeasance from prior law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state law and local ordinances; respond to calls for service; render first aid and assist citizens as required.

Skills

Motor vehicle operator’s license

Clean criminal record

State/local law enforcement knowledge

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credit hours

Connecticut Certified Police Officer

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Reports to: Chief of Police or designee

Salary Range: $36.2611-$45.9014 (Annualized approximately $75,423-$95,475)

Educational Incentive $1,125-$2,450 . See Collective Bargaining Agreement

Union/Non-Union: Union Status: Full-time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Date Posted: April 6, 2023

Benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401(a) Defined Contribution Pension Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and IRA Plan, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Summary

The Town of Avon Police Department, a state and nationally accredited agency, is accepting applications for full-time Certified Police Officer. Under the direction of the Chief of Police, a police officer will enforce the laws of the state and municipal ordinances of the Town and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Avon and the State of Connecticut.

Examples of Duties

• In-field duties: Enforce state law and local ordinances, respond to emergency and routine calls for service throughout the Town, render first aid and other assistance to citizens as required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or e quivalency (60 credit hours) at an accredited college/university; or four -year active military experience; or Connecticut Certified Police Officer at time of application. Candidates must provide a college/university transcript documenting the completion of an Associate Degree or credit hour equivalency, or a copy of the DD214 Form documenting four years of active military experience, or a copy of their current police certification with their application materials.
• Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Have no past felony, A or B misdemeanor or domestic violence convictions, or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.
• Applicants’ work history must be free from significant disciplinary issues; may not have been dismissed from any former law enforcement unit(s) for malfeasance or other serious misconduct and did not resign or retire from a police officer position while under investigation for malfeasance or serious misconduct.

The Town of Avon Announces the

Following Position

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Selection Process

Written Examination

The written examination will be scheduled, or given on an individual basis, due to extenuating circumstances. The exam measures police job knowledge of certified officers. A passing score of 70% is required.

Oral Board(s)

An oral board interview may be offered to those individuals receiving a passing score on the written examination. A passing score of 70% is required.

Physical Agility

Officers certified by another agency will be required to pass a physical agility test in accordance with POST fitness requirements scoring at minimum in the 40th percentile.

Background Investigation

The investigation of an applicant’s background and character is the key component of the selection process. The current or past law enforcement employer will be utilized as an informational resource regarding the individual applicant’s performance and character. Unrestricted access to the employer’s records, except for those with restrictions placed by law, must be granted by an applicant, at a mutually agreeable point in time to proceed in the hiring process.

Additional Examinations

Polygraph Examination, Psychological Examination, Pre-Employment Physical and Drug test.

Final Interview

Final candidate(s) will interview with the Town Manager and Chief of Police.

Contact Information

To discuss day-to-day operations, work schedules, etc., contact Lt. Rodney Williams at [e-mail] or 860-409-4241. For recruitment and benefit related questions contact Stephanie Askeland, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail] or call 860-409-4301.

The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.