Certified Police Officer

Manchester Police Department; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Police Department in Manchester, CT, seeks Connecticut POST certified police officers. The position offers a starting salary of $71,034.54 to $96,654.20, with steps 1 through 6. Applicants must be 21+, have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S.

citizen, and possess a valid driver’s license. The hiring process includes agility testing, a written examination, and an oral assessment, with thorough background investigations and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Candidates must be a United States citizen and have a valid driver’s license.
• Background, polygraph, and psychological evaluation will be used.
• POSTC eligibility is required or obtained at appointment; may be placed at appropriate step up to Step 6.

Responsibilities

• Complete agility test through CHIP, Inc. and pass written and oral assessments.
• Open competitive and continuous recruitment process; applications screened upon receipt.

Skills

Age 21+

HS Diploma or GED

U.S. citizenship

Driver's license

Education

POSTC eligibility

Job description

Exam AM: 07/01/2024 - 09/30/2024 July 1, 2024

POSITION VACANCY

CONNECTICUT POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Starting Salary $71,034.54 - $96,654.20 (Step 1 to 6)*

This is an open competitive and continuous recruitment process: (Applications will be screened upon receipt)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum Requirements: You must be 21 years old or older and have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED).
• Character: Candidates must be of good moral character, with no record of dishonorable discharge from any police or fire department or from the armed forces of the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted, and a polygraph and psychological evaluation shall be used.
• Physical: Must have considerable agility and endurance. Candidates must pass agility test through CHIP, Inc. A minimum of 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes is required, along with normal hearing. The physical examination will include a screening for use of illegal drugs or controlled substances.
• Other: Must be a United States citizen. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must meet eligibility requirements of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.C.), which requires all recruits be 21 years of age. *Applicants, who at the time of initial appointment have obtained certification by POSTC, at the discretion of the Chief and comparability of the applicants work experience may be placed at an appropriate step not to exceed Step 6 of the wage scale for Police Officers.

Examination May Consist Of:

• Agility Examination 40th Percentile
• Written Examination 70% 50%
• Oral/Assessment Exam 70% 50%

The Town of Manchester shall not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability , or sexual orientation.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance wit h the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Manchester Police Department is an equal opportunity employer that seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals willing to embrace our mission.

The above posting is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete description of the positio n or the process.

TOWN OF MANCHESTER, CT