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Chief: Keith L. Mello
Address: 430 Boston Post Road
Milford CT 06460
Phone: 203-878-6551
Number of Officers: 120
Population Served: 54000
Seasonal Pop. Served: 80000
Specializations: Bike Patrol, Computer Forensics Laboratory, Crisis Negotiations, DARE Program, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drone, Drug Task Force, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle, Public Safety Communications, And more...

About the Milford Police Department


 

 

 

 

  

ABOUT US

The Milford Police Department is looking to hire for the position of Police Officer.  

We work in a beautiful coastal CT town and are fortunate to have amazing relationships with our community partners. We are looking for ambitious, compassionate and ethical professionals ready to make a difference in our community and build a legacy of service. 

Benefits:

  • Forty (40) hour work week
  • Salary – $71,871.28 to top grade patrolman is $87,235.72
  • Uniforms supplied by employer
  • Longevity pay
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays
  • Fifteen (15) sick days per year
  • Vacation – Up to 29 days per year
  • Health Insurance for employee and dependents
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Major Medical, Prescription and Dental Riders
  • Life Insurance plan paid by employer
  • Pension Plan with retirement available after twenty (25) years of service
  • Promotions by examination after five (5) years of employment
  • Education bonus paid for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Police related fields
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Minimum Requirements:

To apply for the position of Police Officer with the City of Milford, you must be:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • 21 years of age by date of hire
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Eyesight correctable to 20-20
  • Be in good physical condition with height and weight in proportion
  • Be of good moral background
  • Have not been convicted of any felony, any Class A or Class B misdemeanor or have committed any act, which would constitute perjury or false statement
  • Holder of a valid driver’s license with a good record
  • Residence not required to take examination. If appointed, must reside in a city/town within a 25-mile radius of the city limits.