Certified Police Officer (Lateral)

New Canaan Police Department; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Sign-on bonus

Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Uniform allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The New Canaan Police Department is accepting applications for the full-time CT POSTC certified Police Officer position. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, and have a high school or equivalent degree.

Applicants must have a current Connecticut POSTC certification. A minimum CHIP Test score of 40% and a CPCA Written Exam score of 75% are required prior to applying. Potential candidates will undergo a peer interview, polygraph, Police Commission interview, psychological

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a current Connecticut POSTC certification.
• A minimum CHIP Test score of 40% and CPCA Written Exam score of 75% are required.
• Pass a peer interview, polygraph, Police Commission interview, psychological and medical evaluations, and a thorough background check.

Skills

CHIP Test

CPCA Exam

Peer interview

Polygraph

Background investigation

Psychological evaluation

Medical examination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CT POSTC CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

The New Canaan Police Department is an internationally accredited agency that is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time certified Police Officer. Applicants must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, and have a high school or equivalent degree. Applicants must have a current Connecticut POSTC certification. A minimum score of 40% on the CHIP Test and a minimum passing score of 75% on the CPCA Certified Officer Written Exam are required prior to applying. Potential candidates will be required to complete and successfully pass a peer interview, polygraph examination, Police Commission interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and a thorough background investigation. A competitive wage and benefits package will be offered in accordance with the current labor contract. Any questions should be directed to Sgt. Brian Mitchell at [e-mail] or 203-594-3506. Veterans, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The New Canaan Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits

• Salary Range $72,477 (Step 2 upon hire) to $96,936 (at Step 5)
• $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of Probationary Period
• Extra Duty Rate of $85/hour
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Military Buyback of up to 4 years for Pension
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Up to 24 Days Paid Vacation per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Evening and Night Shift Differential
• Education and First Responder Stipends
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform & Equipment Purchase Allowance
• Uniform Cleaning Allowance

Disqualifiers

• Any Felony Convictions
• Any Conviction of a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor (under CT Law or in any other jurisdiction that if committed in this state, would constitute a Class A or B misdemeanor.)
• Conviction of any act which would constitute perjury or false statement
• Conviction for any domestic violence related misdemeanor crime.
• Applicant must not have been dismissed from any law enforcement unit for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
• Applicant must not have resigned or retired from any law enforcement position while under investigation for any malfeasance or misconduct.

Career Opportunities

• Special Response Team
• School Resource Officer
• Police Bike Patrol
• Police Motorcycle Patrol
• Accident Reconstruction Team
• K-9
• Community Impact Officer
• Field Training Officer
• Detective Bureau