Putnam - Entry Level Police Officer (LEC)
Job Overview
Department:
Putnam Police Department
Type:Entry Level
Job Title:Entry Level Police Officer (LEC)
Salary:$66,060 to start, plus excellent benefit package
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Contact:justin.lussier@putnampolice.com
Location:
Putnam, CT
Job Prerequisites
- Law Enforcement Council of CT Entry Level Police Officer Exam
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Job Announcement
PUTNAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
PATROLMAN
The Putnam Police Dept. announces a competitive selection process for the position of patrolman.
Noncertified officers must fill out an application at www.policeapp.com/PutnamCT . All applications must be complete and all eligibility requirements met at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Eligibility Requirements
- A minimum of 21 years of age.
- You must be a Citizen of the United States.
- You must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
- You must possess a valid driver’s license.
- You must pass a physical agility test.
- You must have a written examination score of 70% or higher to be considered.
- You must be of good character and high moral standards.
- You must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, to read and write proficiently in the English language. Candidates must be able to write clear and concise reports and have good people skills.
You are not eligible for employment with the Putnam Police Department if:
- You have a criminal record.
- You have been dishonorably discharged from any military service.
- You have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.
Candidates may be subjected to thorough back investigations, medical examinations, oral testing and interviews, psychological and polygraph testing as well as scrutiny of all application information.
Please direct questions regarding this position to justin.lussier@putnampolice.com
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.