Job Announcement:

 

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Certified Police Officer

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2024 RECRUITMENT FLYER

Starting $80,142

 (Annually)

The Town of Wallingford is currently accepting applications through (www.policeapp.com) for current Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officers for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be either active Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police officers in good standing with their current department, or have retired in good standing, still having Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officer certification status.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to information outlined above applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Education: Must be a High School graduate or possesses a G.E.D.
• License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Character Requirements: Applicant must meet the highest ethical standards.  Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, including polygraph.

Examination and Process Information

Written Examination (Must achieve 70% passing)

Oral Examination (Must achieve 70% passing)

Polygraph Examination

Psychological Examination

Background Investigation

Medical Examination

Chief’s Interview

Benefits: 

• Town Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Drop Plan Option Available)
• Convenient Work Schedule - 5 on 2 off followed by 5 on 3 off (will be effective 01/01/2025)
• Excellent Health Insurance Packages, Group Life Insurance, Pension Plan, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Degree Incentives
• Outside Extra Duty Pay At 1.5x Sergeant's rate (Currently $71/hr)

Workplace Amenities:

Completed in 2024, our new headquarters located at 100 Barnes Road is a state of the art facility that boasts many modern features for law enforcement professionals. We are proud to offer many attractive deatures including an on site fitness center, 5 lane indoor shooting range, and employee wellness inspired spaces. Potential candidates are encouraged to tour our facility to see all that WPD has to offer.

 

PLEASE APPLY TO:

www.policeapp.com

to complete the application process.

 

Closing Date: November 22, 2024

 

THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov