Willimantic - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

City of Willimantic, Connecticut

POLICE OFFICER

Position

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.

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

• $64,334,40 after one year with additional pay steps at 2 years, 4 years, 7 years, 10 years, 14 years, 19 years
• 20 year pension plan
• Health Plan
• Paid Vacations, 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks at 5 years, 4 weeks at 10 years
• Compensation time can be earned
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Deferred Income matching,($100) per pay period
• Various opportunities, Detective Division, K9, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction, Drone Team, Bicycle Patrol 
• Promotion opportunities at 5 years

Questions?  Please Call LT Solak 860-465-3135 ext 1295

Please direct questions regarding this position to msolak@willimanticpolice.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.

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