Entry-Level Police Officer

New Canaan Police Department; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range $69,426 to $96,936 (at 5)

Extra Duty Rate of $85/hour

Defined Benefit Pension

Military Buyback of up to 4 years for

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

Job summary

The New Canaan Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A competitive wage and benefits package is offered under the current labor contract. The process includes CHIP and CPCA tests, interviews, polygraph, medical and background investigations.

Veterans, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. EO/EOE.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• At least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CHIP Test minimum score 40%.
• CPCA Entry Level Written Exam minimum 75%.
• Successful passing of peer interview, polygraph, Police Commission interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and background investigation.
• EOE

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

The New Canaan Police Department is an internationally accredited agency that is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time entry level Police Officer. Applicants must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, and have a high school or equivalent degree. A minimum score of 40% on the CHIP Test and a minimum passing score of 75% on the CPCA Entry Level Written Exam are required prior to applying. Eligible 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. This recruitment process will remain open until all positions are filled or at the discretion of the Chief of Police. 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 $69,426 to $96,936 (at Step 5)
• 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