Police Sergeant jobs in Connecticut

Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property; the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Willimantic is a diverse and thriving city in eastern Connecticut where you can experience community interaction and have local impact as a Police Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of application
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required
• Written Test: Passed the LEC Written Test or CPCA Written Test (only ONE needed)
• Agility Test: CHIP Card is not mandatory as we will conduct our own agility test.
• Criminal Convictions: No felony convictions. No Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions. No domestic violence convictions.
• Military: Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from any military service

Examination

The examination process consists of an agility test, a written test, an oral test, a drug test, a physical examination, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and a working test/probationary period of one year (after graduation from the Police Academy).

Employment Benefits

• $65,520.00 after one year with additional pay steps at 2 years, 4 years, 7 years, 10 years, 14 years, 19 years. Top step patrol officer at $78,000
• 20-year pension plan
• Health Plan
• Paid Vacations up to 4 weeks at 10 years of service
• Compensation time can be earned
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• College Tuition Assistance
• Deferred Income matching, ($100) per pay period
• Diverse opportunities, Detective Division, K9, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction, Drone Team, Bicycle Patrol. Dive Team
• Promotion opportunities at 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Willimantic, CT 06226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person