Entry-Level & Certified Police Officer

New London Police Department; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The New London Police Department in New London, CT is inviting applications for entry level and in-state or out-of-state lateral officers. The salary range is $69,865 to $84,117 per year and the position is open until filled.

The department emphasizes a broad recruitment for qualified candidates who can serve the city with integrity and dedication. Application details indicate a multi-step hiring process including written exams, physical agility, interviews, and extensive background checks.

Job description

New London Police Department

Application Deadline: Salary Range: Open until filled $69,865-$84,117

General Notice: The City of New London Police Department is accepting applications for entry level, in state and out of state lateral officers.

Hiring Process

1. Written exam (Entry level - CPCA, LEC or NLPD Written, Lateral – in house exam)
2. Physical agility (Chip cards acceptations are limited, Laterals do not need to take agility)
3. Interview panel
4. Psychological exam
5. Polygraph exam
6. Background investigation
7. Medical exam/drug test
8. Chiefs interview

About the New London Police Department

The City of New London Police Department is located in the South East corner of the state. The New London Police Department covers only about 6 square miles but sees a wide variety of call types. New London established its first permanent police force in 1868 when a \"nightwatch\" and police station were approved by city council. In the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, the busy port of New London doubled in population, reaching almost 20,000 by 1910 with just 17 patrolmen keeping order. Currently, New London has about 28,000 residents and a staff of 65 police officers.

The NLPD has been granted by City Council to have a total of 80 sworn officers in the department. The New London Police Departments staff consists of a Chief, a Patrol Captain, a Support Services Captain, a Investigations Captain, three Patrol Lieutenants, nine Patrol Sergeants, a Records Sergeant, a Training Sergeant, a Detective Sergeant, six promoted Detectives, a Youth Investigator, a Fleet Officer, a Community Wellness Officer, a Evidence Officer, a Vice and Narcotics Section, an Accident Reconstruction Team, an Emergency Response Team, a K-9 team, Police Motorcycle operators and many other opportunities.