Coventry - Certified Police Officer

Job Announcement

The Coventry Police Department is accepting applications for POST certified officers for the position of police officer. The Coventry Police Department is a nationally accredited agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  Regionally, we participate in the Metro Traffic Services team for accident reconstruction and traffic enforcement, along with the Capitol Region Emergency Services Team.  The Coventry Police Department is focused on community policing and problem solving.  Located in northeastern CT, Coventry has approximately 12,500 residents and is minutes from the UCONN campus.

Salary range is $73,778 to $86,195 plus a comprehensive benefits package.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits include paid vacations, holiday pay, health and dental insurance, disability insurance, sick leave, pension, and the ability to earn compensatory time and earned days.  Patrol officers also work ten hour shifts with approximately twenty-six weekends off per year.  

Applicants must meet all POST eligibility requirements. 

The Town of Coventry and the Coventry Police Department are Equal Opportunity Employers. Female and Minority Candidates as well as Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@coventryct.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.