The Wethersfield Police Department, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.
Successful candidates must be 21 years of age at time of appointment, a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED and a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony, any class A or class B misdemeanor, domestic violence convictions or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement. Candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological interview and comprehensive medical examination including drug screening. Candidates must be or will be non-smokers during the course of employment with the Town of Wethersfield.
The written examination is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2008. Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail to include test location and time.
Applicants will be required to possess a current C.H.I.P. card at the time of their oral board examination. This C.H.I.P. card may be at the 40% standard. Go to www.policeapp.com or www.CHIP-Inc.com for a schedule of C.H.I.P. test dates and registration information.
The Town of Wethersfield offers an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. As of January 1, 2009 starting salary is $ 54,934.74 annually and $ 64,249.79 after one year.
Applications may only be completed online at www.policeapp.com. There is a $12.00 application fee due when application is submitted. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, December 5, 2008 at 4:00 PM.
The Town of Wethersfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis prohibited by law.
A recruitment poster [1.3 MB PDF* file] for this position details some of the benefits and opportunities of the job, and the selection of candidates is described in an overview of the selection process [16 KB PDF* file].
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