Job Announcement

DARIEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

CERTIFIED CONNECTICUT POLICE OFFICER

(Out of state Certified Police Officers must apply to the Out of State Certified job by clicking here.)

 

 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Sick leave, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays (can be cashed out or used as time off), pension plan, group life insurance, group health insurance, longevity increases, tuition reimbursement. Opportunity for extra duty pay, 20-year retirement with no age limitation. *Salary range $80,430-$111,088 (after 5 pay steps, doesn't include holiday pay, longevity pay, differential pay, etc.) Certified officers begin at pay step 2. Application deadline August 31, 2024.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

Certified police officers must meet the following application requirements:

Have a current POST certification

Earn a minimum of 30 credits from an accredited college or university, and are required to attach a copy of their diploma or academic transcript(s) to their application at time of submission.

A resume and copy of the candidate’s current certification must also be submitted with the application.

A minimum passing score of 70% on the CPCA Certified Officer Exam

Complete and successfully pass a staff interview and in-house physical agility (CHIP test standard), Police Commission interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination and a thorough background investigation.

A competitive wage and benefits package will be offered in accordance with the current labor contract. Select tattoos visible (inquire about policy).

For further information or questions contact Training Lieutenant Daniel Skoumbros 203-662-5342 or Dskoumbros@darienct.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Application
2. CPCA Certified Officer Exam
3. Physical Fitness 
4. Oral Examination
5. Polygraph Examination
6. Psychological Examination
7. Drug Screen
8. Stress Test
9. Medical Examination
10. Comprehensive Background Investigation

Successful passing of the written examination, physical fitness testing, oral board and remainder of the selection process requirements as indicated does not guarantee employment by the Darien Police Department.

The Town of Darien is an equal opportunity employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Dskoumbros@darienct.gov

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.

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