Willimantic - Certified Police Officer

City of Willimantic, Connecticut

CT P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Schedule: Patrol Schedule is a rotating bid by seniority,  5 on 3 off, then 5 on 2 off 

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be P.O.S.T. certified Police Officers in the State of Connecticut 
• a U. S. citizen
• possess a valid motor vehicle license from the State of Connecticut
• a High School Diploma or GED
• be at least 21 years of age 
• Must pass a Medical Examination with drug screening, polygraph test, psychological test, background examination, examination of fingerprints, physical fitness test, personal interview and any other P.O.S.T. requirements for lateral transfer.

What do we offer?

• 20-year pension plan, 
• 5 on, 2 off, 5 on, 3 off patrol schedule
• $100 matching deferred income per pay period
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education in criminal justice studies 
• Plenty of overtime (Department OT and special duty OT)
• Buyback of up to five (5) years at your previous agency & front loaded.
• 2026 TOP STEP: $98,322.00 - 2026 TOP STEP: $101,026.00

Special Assignments:

Investigator & Detective positions, K9, SRO, Federal Task Force Assignments, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drone Team, Dive Team, Tactical Unit (S.O.G.), Warrant Task Force & Bicycle Patrol.

If you have questions feel free to contact Lieutenant Rovella at 860 465-3135 ext.: 1312 or email at drovella@willimanticpolice.org (email preferred).

 Please read the Statute below, if this applies to you please do not continue with this application.

Sec. 7-291c. Prohibition against hiring police officer dismissed for malfeasance or who resigned or retired while under investigation. (a) No law enforcement unit, as defined in section 7-294a, shall hire any person as a police officer, as defined in said section 7-294a, who was previously employed as a police officer by such unit or in any other jurisdiction and who (1) was dismissed for malfeasance or other serious misconduct calling into question such person's fitness to serve as a police officer; or (2) resigned or retired from such officer's position while under investigation for such malfeasance or other serious misconduct.

Application Fee: 

There is a $35 fee payable Online to PoliceApp.com.

Examination: 

The examination consists of a written exam which has a passing score and a Physical Agility Exam which is pass/fail at the 40th percentile.  Applicants must meet all P.O.S.T. requirements for lateral transfer.  The exam will be set up at a later time.

The City of Willimantic is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce.  Minorities, Veterans and Females are encouraged to apply.