Police Officer

East Hartford Police Department; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and ongoing PD

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive, team-oriented work env

Positive community impact

Job summary

East Hartford Police Department is seeking an entry-level Police Officer who will engage with the community through proactive policing and teamwork. The role emphasizes integrity, service, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure while supporting public safety operations.

You will patrol, respond to incidents, and complete written reports. A high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and a valid CT driver's license are required, along with passing the CPCA exam and obtaining a CHIP card.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Pass the CPCA written examination with a minimum score of 70%.
• Possess a valid Connecticut Driver's License.
• CHIP card current.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser.
• Investigate suspicious conditions and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Provide public services including traffic control, information, and rescues.
• Document police services and investigations with written reports.
• Obtain and execute arrest and search warrants and testify in hearings.
• Assist at the complaint desk and dispatch as needed.
• Communicate effectively and maintain composure in emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Observation skills

Written reports

Emergency calmness

License: CT Driver

CPCA exam knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Entry Level Police Officer

The East Hartford Police Department is on the lookout for a driven individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills, who values teamwork and is eager to engage in a close-knit community where community policing is paramount. East Hartford boasts a diverse population of approximately 50,000 within an urban/suburban setting. The Police Department is integral in maintaining the town as an excellent place to live, work, and nurture a family.

The Police Department is looking for dedicated, community-focused individuals who want to make a real difference. If you’re driven by service, integrity, and teamwork, we want to meet you.

Join Our Team. Serve Your Community. Build Your Future.

We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for advancement across specialized units
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• The chance to positively impact the lives of others every day

You’re the right fit if you:

• Value fairness, respect, and service
• Communicate clearly and work well under pressure
• Are committed to protecting and helping the community
• Want a career with purpose, stability, and growth

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser.
• Continuously checks windows and doors of business establishments and of assigned private homes, investigates any suspicious conditions.
• Maintains continuous enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances.
• Provides public services such as information, traffic control, emergency assists and rescues, found property, missing persons, and investigations.
• Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports.
• Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.
• Provides testimony before special hearings and courts.
• Reports unsafe and hazardous conditions observed while on patrol.
• May be assigned to assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at Police Headquarters.
• Good written and oral communicative skills.
• Mathematical ability sufficient to compile accurate statistical reports.
• Exceptional ability to deal effectively and courteously with people.
• Can act quickly and calmly in emergencies, remember details and have keen powers of observation.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

To qualify you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be a non-smoker. Applicants must pass the CPCA written examination with a minimum score of 70%, must possess a current C.H.I.P. card and have a valid driver's license.

In the Town of East Hartford, we don't merely accept diversity — we celebrate, support, and flourish because of it for the betterment of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to the community are mandatory.