Entry Level Police Officer

National Police; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Suffield Police Department seeks an Entry Level Police Officer for full-time work. Duties include patrolling, enforcing laws, investigations, and reporting, with court appearances as needed.

Requirements include 21+ at academy start, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, US citizenship, residency within 25 miles, CHIP-certified fitness, drug testing, and a thorough background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet age and residency requirements.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Background check with polygraph may be required.
• CHIP physical fitness standard compliance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in vehicle to enforce laws.
• Make arrests, interview suspects and witnesses, and file reports.
• Administer CPR/first aid and direct traffic as needed.
• Testify in court and assist other agencies as required.

Skills

Patrol presence

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary

$75,420 to $99,091

Essential Functions

• The Town of Suffield seeks qualified applicants for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. This is a full time (40 hour per week), hourly position in the Police Department. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: patrolling an assigned area on foot or in a motor vehicle to enforce laws and to prevent, detect and investigate complaints, motor vehicle violations and crimes.
• He or she makes arrests, interviews suspects and witnesses, takes written statements, prepares written reports, assists other town agencies, administers CPR and/or first aid, directs traffic, as well as testifies in court.

Requirements

• Age: Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age at the start of the assigned POSTC accredited academy.
• Education: Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Residency: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the Police Department within one (1) year after completion of the department’s field training program.
• Physical Examination: Applicants must meet department physical fitness standards at the 40th percentile level certified through CHIP, Inc.
• MUST SUBMIT A VALID C.H.I.P CARD AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
• Drug Testing: Applicants shall be required to submit to a drug test as part of the preemployment medical examination.
• Character Requirements and other factors: Applicants must meet the highest legal and ethical standards. Honesty and integrity are paramount to the profession. Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, including a polygraph, before any offer of employment. An applicant may be disqualified for poor employment history, recent use of illegal drugs, or previously undetected criminal activity.