Job Announcement:

CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

Certified Police Officer Recruitment and Employment

Annual Salary:  $72,881 to $95,327

NATURE OF WORK:

Works under the general direction of a supervisor performing varied law enforcement duties; protects life and property and enforces laws and ordinances; provides information, advice and assistance to the public in their use of police and other City services; conducts criminal investigations.  Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment as required.  Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be a certified police officer with a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in an official law enforcement capacity.  Possession of a valid Police Officer certification from the State of Connecticut, Police Standards and Training Council (POSTC).    Candidates with out-of-state comparative certifications can   apply for this process. 

SPECIAL NOTE: 

Applicants must be able to complete all POSTC lateral certification requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At time of appointment, must be a citizen of the United States of America and possess a valid Motor     Vehicle Operator’s License.

Residency Points

The City of Stamford wishes to promote the recruitment and hiring of city residents.  Candidates who are residents of the City of Stamford will have five (5) points added to their earned score on the CT Police Chiefs Association exam.   Candidates requesting residency points must provide proof that they have been domiciled in the City of Stamford, Connecticut for a period of at least 12 months prior to the date of the receipt of application for the entry level police officer exam.

Veteran’s Points

Veteran’s points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score=100 points) to veterans who have completed active military service with an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.  Form DD-214 is required to verify military service and the right to receive veteran’s points. 

Benefits

The City of Stamford employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Defined Benefit Plan
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Time
• Deferred Compensation
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Language Stipend

APPLICATION PROCESS

Initial Steps to Becoming a Certified Police Officer

Notice:   Closing Date is January 31, 2025.

Online application must be completed through www.policeapp.com. 

Step One

• Determine whether you meet the department’s minimum qualifications.

Step Two

• Apply and take the CPCA exam online at https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/. The current fee is $95.  Candidates who have taken the CPCA and obtained a passing score of 70% or better within the past six months will be considered.

Step Three

• An eligibility list is established of all candidates who have passed the agility and written examination. List is valid for one year or until it is exhausted; whichever comes first.

PHASES OF HIRING PROCESS

Overview

The phases listed below are intended to serve as a general guideline for informational purposes only. 

Phase I

• Conditional offer of employment
• Background questionnaire
• Document review, fingerprinting and photography

Phase II

• Medical examination and drug screen
• Background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological evaluation

Phase III

• Candidate review
• Selection
• Physical Ability assessment
• Hiring – Probationary appointment

Phase V

• Field training and Evaluation
• Eighteen months probationary period

If you fail to appear for any part of the hiring process your name will be removed from any further consideration.   

Questions can be answered by calling Rosemarie Frager, HR Manager, Human Resources Division via email at rfrager@stamfordct.gov or phone (203) 977-4068 or fax (203) 977-4075 or the Stamford Police Department Recruiting Team via email to spdrecruiting@stamfordct.gov

This information is intended as a guide to the recruitment process and not a complete description of the process.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact Rosemarie Frager at 203-977-4068 or rfrager@stamfordct.gov.

The City of Stamford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to spdrecruiting@stamfordct.gov