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RIDGEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
Open Position: Police Officer – The Ridgefield Police Department is accepting applications from certified police officers (both CT Certified and Out of State) for the position of Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Must possess POSTC Certification or Out of State Police Certification that is eligible for comparative certification from POSTC.
-Must be at least 21 years of age.
-Must be a U.S. Citizen.
-Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
-Must possess a valid driver's license.
Closing Date:
September 18, 2026
Description:
Applicants must be eligible to meet all requirements established by POSTC and the Ridgefield Police Department.
Salary/Benefits:
- Salary $79,058 to $119,903
- 13 paid holidays
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Up to 25 Paid Vacation Days
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Evening and Night Shift Differential
- Tuition Assistance
Selection Process:
The selection process will include, at minimum, successful completion of:
- Written Examination (CT POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION (CPCA) CERTIFIED LEVEL WRITTEN TEST REQUIRED)
Please go to https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/ to check the next available exam dates. - Police Administration Oral Board Examination
- Police Commission Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Assessment
- Medical Examination/Stress Test
- Eye Exam
- Drug Screening
- Extensive Background Investigation
Applicants will be contacted after the closing date
Ridgefield Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority candidates, as well as military veterans, are encouraged to apply. Please note the department’s tattoo policy located at the following link: www.ridgefieldct.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif4916/f/pages/tattoo_policy.docx.pdf.
Also, within one year of hire, officers must reside within 25 air miles of Ridgefield.
Please direct questions regarding this position to rpdmjr@ridgefieldct.gov
About Public Safety Jobs
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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