Seymour - Certified Police Officer
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Town of Seymour
Certified Police Officers
The Seymour Police Department is currently accepting applications from Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officers for the position of Patrol Officer. Applicants must be active Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. certified police officers in good standing with their respective agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications must be met prior to employment with the Seymour Police Department:
- Applicant must be active Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officer in good standing with their respective agency
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen
- Applicant must be 21 years of age
- Applicant must be a high school graduate (or have passed a recognized General Educational Development Test.)
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Successfully pass the following:
- Preliminary interview and assessment
- Interview with the Board of Police Commissioners
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination / Drug Screen
- Extensive background investigation
Disqualifiers
Any of the following will eliminate eligibility for employment with the Seymour Police Department:
- Any Felony Convictions
- Any Conviction of a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor (under CT Law or in any other jurisdiction that if committed in this state, would constitute a Class A or B misdemeanor.)
- Conviction of any act which would constitute perjury or false statement
- Conviction for any domestic violence related misdemeanor crime.
- Applicant must not have been dismissed from any law enforcement unit for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
- Applicant must not have resigned or retired from any law enforcement position while under investigation for any malfeasance or misconduct.
The Seymour Police Department will conduct an extensive background investigation on each applicant once a conditional offer of employment is given. This will include examination of each candidate’s driving history, criminal record, employment history, and past/present illegal drug use. Prior conduct in police/security/corrections fields along with basic honesty and integrity will be extensively examined.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary range is from $70,962.48 to $84,686.79
- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield High Deductible medical and prescription plan
- Optical & Dental plan
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Connecticut Municipal Retirement Fund B Pension Plan
- College incentive pay and longevity payments
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Sick & Personal Leave
- Shift Differential Pay / Annual clothing allowance
Important Information
- Conditional offers of employment do not guarantee a position as a Police Officer.
- Applicants must pass a written examination per POSTC requirements.
- All Connecticut Certified officer applicants must have successfully completed recruit training at the Connecticut Police Academy or authorized POSTC Satellite Academy.
- All new officers are on a probationary status for at least 12 months from their date of hire.
- The applicant recognizes that all statements made on or in connection with his or her application are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. The applicant understands that incomplete, false, inaccurate, or misleading information given in the application, interview(s), or during the course of the background investigation will result in the rejection of the job application and/or withdrawal of any conditional job offer. Any false information provided during the preemployment phase, whether willingly or accidental, which is subsequently discovered, may result in immediate dismissal if currently employed.
- Direct any questions to Deputy Chief Michael Fappiano at mfappiano@seymourct.org
The Seymour Police Department will not be responsible in any way for financial contracts signed between individual officers and their respective agencies. Such contract(s), if they exist, are the sole responsibility of the applicant.
The Town of Seymour is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to mfappiano@seymourct.org
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.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.