Certified Police Officer

Town of East Hartford; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of East Hartford seeks a dedicated Certified Police Officer to join the East Hartford Police Department. The role emphasizes community policing, teamwork, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to serve a diverse urban/suburban population.

Primary duties include patrol, enforcing laws, assisting residents, and completing detailed reports. Candidates must be CT P.O.S.T certified (or equivalent) and pass the CPCA exam with at least 70% to be considered.

Qualifications

• Must be CT P.O.S.T certified and current at time of appointment, or possess an out-of-state comparable certification.
• Must pass the CPCA Certified written examination with a minimum score of 70%.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser to uphold laws and protect the community.
• Continuously checks windows and doors of businesses and homes, investigates suspicious conditions.
• Maintains enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances.
• Provides public services such as information, traffic control, and emergency assistance.
• Documents police services and investigations through written reports.
• Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.
• Provides testimony before hearings and courts when required.
• Reports unsafe or hazardous conditions observed while on patrol.
• May assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at Police Headquarters.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

The East Hartford Police Department is on the lookout for a driven individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills, who values teamwork and is eager to engage in a close-knit community where community policing is paramount. East Hartford boasts a diverse population of approximately 50,000 within an urban/suburban setting. The Police Department is integral in maintaining the town as an excellent place to live, work, and nurture a family.

We are accepting applications for the position of Certified Police Officer.

In the Town of East Hartford, we don't merely accept diversity — we celebrate, support, and flourish because of it for the betterment of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Example of Duties:

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser
• Continuously checks windows and doors of business establishments and of assigned private homes, investigates any suspicious conditions.
• Maintains continuous enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances.
• Provides public services such as information, traffic control, emergency assists and rescues, found property, missing persons, and investigations.
• Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports.
• Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.
• Provides testimony before special hearings and courts.
• Reports unsafe and hazardous conditions observed while on patrol.
• May be assigned to assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at PoliceHeadquarters.

To qualify: 1. You must be Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certified, which must be current at the time of appointment and must be beyond 2 years of certification date at time of hiring, OR possess an out of state comparative certification, which must be current at time of appointment. 2. Applicants must pass the CPCA Certified written examination with a minimum score of 70%.