Job Prerequisites:
CHIP Participating:
Job Announcement:
The Borough of Naugatuck is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Entry Level Police Officer
CPCA TEST: Applicants must take and pass the Entry Level Police Officer Written Exam administered by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) in order to apply. Applicants must have received a score of 70% or higher.
The Borough of Naugatuck offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a defined contribution retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, and vision insurance.
Preference points are awarded to qualified Naugatuck residents, residents of adjoining towns, and veterans in accordance with applicable hiring policies.
The current top-step base salary for a Naugatuck Police Officer is $92,873 annually. (The collective bargaining agreement is currently under negotiation, and the base salary is expected to increase)
In addition to competitive base pay, officers have access to generous overtime opportunities. In 2025, the average total compensation for Naugatuck Police Officers, including overtime and other contractual earnings, was approximately $155,000.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Be 21 years of age at time of appointment
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Possess a valid CHIP card at a minimum 40th percentile ( To sign up for a CHIP TEST, go to https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/ )
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological interview/test, and comprehensive medical examination including drug/alcohol screening.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the Naugatuck Police Department Policy & Procedure regarding Personal Appearance.
Failure to meet any of the above requirements will disqualify a candidate for employment as a Police Officer with the Borough of Naugatuck.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/Naugatuck. Please send any questions to npdbackgrounds@naugatuckpd.org.
The Borough of Naugatuck is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis prohibited by law.
Please direct questions regarding this position to npdbackgrounds@naugatuckpd.org
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