Job Announcement:

Job Announcement- Entry Level Police Officer

About us:

The West Hartford Police Department is one of the largest municipal police departments in the State of Connecticut.  With an authorized strength of 131 sworn and more than 20 full-time civilian employees, the department is organized into three main divisions: Patrol Services, Investigative Services and Support Services.  Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement exist within that structure: approximately one-third of all patrol officer positions are eligible for divisional transfers to specialized assignments; about one-third of all positions are eligible for promotions to positions ranging from Detective to Chief of Police.

The Police Department is composed of many specialized law enforcement teams, including a bicycle squad, a canine unit, a Traffic Enforcement Division, Community Relations Division, and Animal Control Officers. Police cruisers are equipped with state of the art technology including in-car computers and video recorder systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 Years of Age
• Graduation from high School or state approved GED equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving history in accordance with the Town of West Hartford's Safe Driving Record policy.
• Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

Hiring Process:

• CHIP Physical Agility Exam at 50% percentile
• CPCA Written Exam (Minimum 70% score)
• Oral Panel Interview
• Background Interview
• Polygraph
• Psychological Exam
• Physical/Drug Screening
• Chiefs Interview

For further information please visit the following links:

https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/police

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1625080201/westhartfordctgov/f7mz9pme4nulzdoqownr/PDContract.pdf

Please direct questions regarding this position to melissa.henowitz@westhartfordct.gov