New Canaan - Entry Level Police Officer

Now Accepting Applications for

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

The New Canaan Police Department is an internationally accredited agency that is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time entry level Police Officer. Applicants must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, and have a high school or equivalent degree.  A minimum score of 40% on the CHIP Test and a minimum passing score of 75% on the CPCA Entry Level Written Exam are required prior to applying.  Eligible candidates will be required to complete and successfully pass a peer interview, polygraph examination, Police Commission interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and a thorough background investigation. A competitive wage and benefits package will be offered in accordance with the current labor contract.  There is no residency nor proximity requirement for employment with the department.  Applicants must go to www.policeapp.com to apply.  This recruitment process will remain open until all positions are filled or at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Any questions should be directed to Sgt. Thomas Callinan thomas.callinan@newcanaanct.gov or 203-594-3506. Veterans, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The New Canaan Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

BENEFITS

Salary Range $79,917.80 (Step 1) to $111,149.30 (at Step 5)
Extra Duty Rate of $91/hour
Defined Benefit Pension
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
Up to 24 Days Paid Vacation per year
13 Paid Holidays
Evening and Night Shift Differential
Education and First Responder Stipends
College Tuition Reimbursement
Uniform & Equipment Purchase Allowance
Uniform Cleaning Allowance
 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Special Response Team
School Resource Officer
Police Bike Patrol
Police Motorcycle Patrol
Accident Reconstruction Team
K-9
Community Impact Officer
Field Training Officer
Detective Bureau
Drone Team 

DISQUALIFIERS

Any Felony Convictions.
Any Conviction of a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor (under CT Law or in any other jurisdiction that if committed in this state, would constitute a Class A or B misdemeanor.)
Conviction of any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.
Conviction for any domestic violence related misdemeanor crime.
Applicant must not have been dismissed from any law enforcement unit for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
Applicant must not have resigned or retired from any law enforcement position while under investigation for any malfeasance or misconduct.