Certified Police Officer

Orange Police Department; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) plan

457 Deferred Compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

Town of Orange Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Certified Police Officer to enforce state and local laws, protect residents, and respond to emergency calls. Officers act as medical first responders and provide aid as needed.

Minimum requirements include 21+ years old, US citizen or permanent resident, POSTC certification or eligibility, 60 college credits or equivalent experience, and a valid driver’s license. EOЕ commitment and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being 21 years of age, US citizenship or permanent legal resident, POSTC certification or eligibility for comparative certification, and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Connecticut laws and Orange ordinances as a full-time certified police officer.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls, provide first aid as needed, and protect lives and property.
• Participate in background investigations, examinations, and the department selection process.

Education

60 college credits

Job description

The Town of Orange Police Department announces the following position: Certified Police Officer

Salary Range:

New Contract 2025-2028

Regular Officer pay $88,343-$111,895 Top step in 3 years including holiday pay.

Academy Recruit pay $70,154 – Probationary Officer pay upon Academy Graduation $77,733.

Summary:

The Town of Orange Police Department is accepting applications for full-time certified Police Officer. A Police Officer in the Town of Orange will enforce the laws of the State of Connecticut and ordinances of the Town of Orange while protecting the lives and property of the citizens that we are sworn to serve. Officers respond to routine and emergency calls for service, and they are designated as the medical first responders for the Town to render first aid and provide other assistance to the citizens as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
• Be a current POSTC certified Police Officer or be eligible for comparative certification
• Have 60 college credits; or have five (5) or more years of police experience; or were honorably discharged from military service
• Possess a valid motor vehicle license

The Town of Orange offers the following benefits:

• 401 (a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with up to a 12% employer match
• 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Comprehensive Health Benefits with Free Medical benefits at 25 years of service
• Vacation leave
• 15 paid sick days plus 2 half sick days per year
• Paid Holidays with the option to trade up to 6 Holidays in for additional time off
• Compensation time
• Evening and night shift differential
• Master Officer and Investigative Services stipend
• Life Insurance
• Salary Step and Vacation Day increase for Lateral Transfers based on experience
• First Uniform Issue
• Clothing/ Cleaning allowance
• EMT stipend ($1200) or EMR stipend ($500)
• Yearly increasing Extra Duty rate to $89.12/ hour in 2027

The Town of Orange Police Department offers the following opportunities:

• K9 Unit
• State Task Force Officer
• Federal Task Force Officer
• Accident Reconstruction Team
• Police Bicycle Operator
• School Resource Officer
• Youth Officer
• Investigative Services Officers
• Drone Operator
• Motorcycle Squad
• ATV Operator

Selection Process

• Written examination
• Oral interview
• POSTC physical assessment (Cooper Test) may be waived
• Extensive background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological
• Medical examination to include a drug screen

The Town of Orange Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.