Job Announcement:

 

POLICE OFFICER

Certified

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Join our team to be part of something new and exciting! The Town of Southbury is now accepting applications for Certified Police Officers.  The Police Officer position involves responsibility for protection of life and property, the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes and ordinances and maintaining law and order.  Police Officers must use logic, common sense, and their own judgment while acting with and without supervision in emergency situations.  The Town of Southbury offers a comprehensive benefit package including: defined pension after 20 years & age 50, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal time, life and long-term disability insurance and a 4/2 schedule. Starting salary range is $69,958.50 - $80,053.28 depending on experience. Patrol top step $92,671.82. Please direct questions regarding this position to Sergeant Recupero at j.recupero@southbury-ct.gov. 

JOB PREREQUISITES

POSTC Certification or equivalent 
21 Years of age at the time of appointment
High School or General Educational Development Diploma (minimum)
Possess a valid Connecticut Driver's License
No Felony Convictions
No DWI Convictions
No Class A or Class B Misdemeanor Convictions
No arrests/convictions of domestic violence
No acts of perjury or false statements

HIRING PROCESS

• Written Examination
• Oral Panel Examination
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Physical Examination
• Drug Screening
• Psychological Examination

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT PROFILE

For the Southbury Police Department, community policing means more than being mobile and highly visible.  It means frequently interacting with citizens and business owners in a more personal and positive manner.  The Southbury Police Department prides itself on community involvement. 

The Southbury Police Department is proud of its officers' professional development and partnership with the community they serve. Our officers are dedicated to providing the most professional policing services possible to our community. We look for applicants that have a strong work ethic, a strong moral character, a firm commitment to honesty and integrity, and a genuine desire to serve their community. We only hire the greatest applicants, and we want you to be one of them.

Please direct questions regarding this position to j.recupero@southbury-ct.gov