Canton - Certified Police Officer

Job Overview Department Canton Police Department Type Certified Job Title Certified Police Officer Salary $80,579-96,948 Contact dmessier@townofcantonct.org Location Canton, CT

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Job Prerequisites

• Connecticut Police Chiefs Written Test
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Job Announcement

The Town of Canton is accepting applications (lateral transfers) from POST Certified Officers or State Troopers, for an immediate opening for the position of Police Officer. Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written and oral examination, drug screening, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and physical examination. Starting salary is $ 80,579-$89,772. A copy of current POST certification must accompany the application.  Applications are to be received by Friday, December 1, 2023, to the Canton Police Department, 45 River Road, Canton, CT  06019. 

The Town of Canton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

Please direct all question to Sgt. Derek Messier at (860) 693-0221 or dmessier@townofcantonct.org. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to dmessier@townofcantonct.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.