Entry-Level Police Officer

University of Connecticut: All Campuses; Connecticut; On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan

Medical and Dental Plans

Supplemental 457 and 403b plans

Job summary

University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT is hiring an Entry Level Police Officer to join the UConn Police Department. The role requires CT POST certification and offers annual salaries ranging from $74,424 to $92,519 plus $5,000 in annual stipends after academy completion.

Appointments are full-time with academy training followed by field training across campuses. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including CHIP card and clean record; duties include campus safety, events oversight, and

Qualifications

• Have a current valid CPCA Entry Level Police Officer exam score.
• Have a current valid CHIP card at time of application; tests may be offered for those without CHIP.
• No Class A/B misdemeanor convictions, no felonies, and must be 21+.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and awareness of addressing a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, permanent positions across shifts.
• Police Officer Trainees undergo 23+ week academy training; residential or commuter program.
• Post-academy Field Training period (400+ hours) with rotations on Storrs and regional campuses.
• Transfers to home campus based on vacancies and seniority; overtime or events at other locations as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree / 60 credits

Military service

Job description

UConn - Entry Level Police Officer

Department: UConn Police Department

Type: Entry Level

Location: Storrs (Headquarters) & Regional Campuses, CT

Salary: Annual salary upon CT POST Certification: $74,424 to $92,519 + $5,000 in additional stipends

Salary: Annual salary upon Connecticut P.O.S.T. Certification: $74,424 to $92,519 (plus $5,000 in additional stipends. This salary range is upon completion of the Academy and Field Training.)

Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact: [e-mail]

UConn Police officers are assigned to diverse campuses with major university events, NCAA events, dignitary visits, specialized community-based initiatives, and other complex assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a current valid CPCA Entry Level Police Officer exam score.
• Have a current valid CHIP card at the time of application. Applicants not having a CHIP card may have the opportunity to take a department offered physical agility assessment with the same standards, however these tests are not guaranteed.
• Have no Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions or any act of perjury or false statement.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Have reached 21st birthday.
• Possess excellent written communication.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communications.
• Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 credits in any field of study from an accredited college/university.
• Volunteer work in the community. Please reference specific details in application materials.
• United States Military Service.
• Prior law enforcement service.

Appointment Terms

These are full-time, permanent positions on various shifts. Police Officer Trainees will undergo an initial 23+ week academy training at either a residential or commuter academy on weekdays. After completing the Academy, they will enter a Field Training period lasting an additional 3-4 months (400+ hours), with rotations in Storrs, Farmington, and other UConn campuses. Upon finishing Field Training, they will be assigned to a home campus based on current vacancies. While their primary patrol shifts will be at their assigned campus, they have received training at all locations and may be required to work overtime or events at these other locations as needed. Additionally, opportunity to change campus assignment will be offered periodically as current employees can bid to transfer to other campuses a few times each year. Transfers are granted based on department needs and seniority.

Benefits

• State of Connecticut Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan
• State of Connecticut Medical and Dental Plans
• Voluntary Supplemental 457 and 403b Defined Contribution Plans

The University of Connecticut offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes hazardous duty retirement and full medical and dental benefits. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon successfully completing Polygraph, Psychological, Background and Pre-Employment physical, meeting all other POSTC Requirements and Standards, and a vacancy and funding exists within the UConn Police Department. Failure to meet any of these requirements will disqualify the candidate from the current hiring process.

For more information about the UConn Police Department, please visit: https://police.universitysafety.uconn.edu/how-to-join-ucpd/.

For more information on the state class specification (job description) and qualifications, please visit:Police Officer Trainee: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6599PS&R1=&R3=.Certified Police Officer: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9036PS&R1=&R3=.

All applicants must meet the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council Standards found here: https://portal.ct.gov/POST in order to employed as a police officer in the State of Connecticut.