Lateral Police Officer

City of New Haven

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 104,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacations

Sick leave

Pension plan

Education incentive

Job summary

The City of New Haven seeks LATERAL POLICE OFFICERs for the New Haven Police Department. This is a general duty law enforcement role with duties across patrol, incident response, investigations and community engagement.

Qualified CT POST certified officers and out-of-state transfers may be considered. Excellent starting salary of $94,927 and full employment benefits are included. Compliance with POST and driving requirements applies.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED is required.
Basic Police Officer Training completion is required.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned beat by vehicle or on foot.
Observe hazards and take action to protect life and property.
Use two-way radio and telephone for communications.
Prepare written/verbal reports per department guidelines.
Enforce traffic laws and maintain orderly traffic flow.
Respond to emergency calls and incidents.
Investigate incidents, collect evidence, and testify when needed.
Conduct follow-up investigations and engage with the community.
Identify and address community problems through proactive policing.

Skills

Problem solving

Instruct others

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Reading

Writing clearly

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Police Officer Training

Job description

Introduction

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER (CT P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS)

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to advance your career in Law Enforcement by joining The New Haven Police Department.

Excellent Starting Salary - Grade A Officer: $94,927

To Qualify For This Opportunity

Must be certified as a Police Officer/Trooper in the State of Connecticut*
Have NOT had more than two (2) years separation from a certified law enforcement unit
Left in good standing from their previous law enforcement agency
Not be the subject of any pending administrative/IA or criminal investigations
Have no history of making false, untruthful or inaccurate statements or reports, which could be considered as Giglio or Brady violations
Must hold a CHIP Card or register to obtain a CHIP Card
Out-of-State and Military Police Lateral Transfers may also be considered.

Connecticut Certified State Troopers, Out-of-State Certified Police Officers, and Military Police that receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete the process for Comparative Compliance with POSTC. One of the conditions of employment for an Out-Of-State Lateral or Military Lateral will consist of the Comparative Certification process, performed on a case-by-case basis. POST certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

Primary Functions

This is general duty police work. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, general enforcement of laws and ordinances as well as providing traditional and non-traditional service to the community. Work involves an element of danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion. Work is performed in accordance with Department rules and regulations, the constitution of the United States of America and the State of Connecticut.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

Patrols assigned beat via radio equipped patrol vehicle or on foot.
Observes and handles physical hazards taking appropriate action.
Uses communications equipment to include two-way radio and telephone.
Makes written and/or verbal reports in accordance with department directives and law on forms provided for such purpose.
Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow.
Handles calls for emergency service.
Handles calls for service criminal or non-criminal in nature.
Observes and handles as required problems of an emergency, criminal or non-criminal nature coming to his/her attention.
Investigates traffic accidents.
Makes arrests in accordance with law and department procedure.
Collects evidence, makes service in criminal and civil proceedings, testifies as a witness in court or other official proceedings.
Conducts follow-up investigations using support services as required.
Handles problems concerning juveniles.
Identifies and solves community problems. Officer must be able to gain a thorough knowledge of the community he/she serves and be able to effectively deal with that community at large.
Performs related work as required.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Graduation from high school or possess a GED; and possess the following abilities and skills:

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

Ability to solve problems.
Ability to instruct others, to help others learn how to do or understand something.
Ability to use dangerous equipment or material or work in dangerous surroundings.
Ability to spend a major portion of time out of doors without regard to weather conditions, possess physical stamina, be able to lift, walk long distances, and stand or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to work with detail using technical terms.
Ability to read and understand written material.
Ability to write clearly, in detail, using technical terms.
Ability to respect the rights of others and to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must be certified as a Police Officer/Trooper in the State of Connecticut*
Must NOT have had more than two (2) years separation from a certified law enforcement unit
Must have left in good standing from their previous law enforcement agency
Must not be the subject of any pending administrative/IA or criminal investigations
Must have no history of making false, untruthful or inaccurate statements or reports, which could be considered as Giglio or Brady violations
Must hold a CHIP Card or register to obtain a CHIP Card

Additionally

Graduation for this classification must be able to meet and maintain throughout the course of employment established physical, medical and psychological requirements.
Possess and maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of the Basic Police Officer’s Training program as established by the Police Officer Standards & Training Council and maintain certification during course of employment.
Minimum age requirement is 21 years of age at the time of application.

* OUT-OF-STATE LATERAL and MILITARY POLICE LATERAL TRANSFERS may also be considered!

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Elm City Local of the CT Alliance of City Police, formerly Local 530, Council 15, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

Excellent Starting Salary - Grade A Officer: $94,927

07/01/26-06/30/27 - Up to 5 years exp = $85,995 // 5+ yrs exp = $94,927

07/01/27-06/30/28 - Up to 5 years exp = $90,295 // 5+ yrs exp = $99,673

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Include