Job Announcement:

 

CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

www.stamfordct.gov

Police Officer Recruitment and Employment

 

The City of Stamford is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This position is general duty police work involving responsibility for the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection and investigation of crime; and for maintaining law and order. Assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established police rules and procedures. Police Officers must use their own judgment and act without supervision in meeting emergencies.

Annual Salary:  $72,881 to $95,327

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for employment as a police officer with the Stamford Police Department, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment (applicants who have not reached their 21^st birthday will be able to take the written test but will not be considered for appointment until their 21^st birthday).
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency
• Have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license (upon hiring)
• Have no Class A misdemeanor or B misdemeanor criminal convictions or any act of perjury or false statement.
• Have no felony convictions
• Must be of good moral character and reputation.
• Meet or exceed the Cooper Institute 40% Physical Performance Standard in the four basic tests of the pre-employment Physical Ability Assessment to obtain a Complete Health and Injury Prevention (CHIP) Card.
• Must take and obtain a passing score of 70% or better on the CT Police Chief’s Association exam (https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/)
• Must meet department medical standards for Police Officer Candidates.

 

Residency Points

The City of Stamford wishes to promote the recruitment and hiring of city residents.  Candidates who are residents of the City of Stamford will have five (5) points added to their earned score on the CT Police Chiefs Association exam.   Candidates requesting residency points must provide proof that they have been domiciled in the City of Stamford, Connecticut for a period of at least 12 months prior to the date of the receipt of application for the entry level police officer exam.

Veteran’s Points

Veteran’s points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score=100 points) to veterans who have completed active military service with an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.  Form DD-214 is required to verify military service and the right to receive veteran’s points. 

 

Benefits

The City of Stamford employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Defined Benefit Plan
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Time
• Deferred Compensation
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Language Stipend

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Initial Steps to Becoming a Police Officer

 

Notice:

Closing Date is January 31, 2025.

Online application must be completed through www.policeapp.com. 

Step One

• Determine whether you meet the department’s minimum qualifications.

 

Step Two

• Obtain a valid Complete Health and Injury Prevention (CHIP) Card by registering to take the Physical Ability Assessment online at https://www.certifyfit.com/test-schedule . Assessments may also be scheduled by call (203) 235-5865.  The current fee for taking the assessment is $115.

 

Step Three

• Apply and take the CPCA exam online at https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/. The current fee is $95.  Candidates who have taken the CPCA and obtained a passing score of 70% or better within the past six months will be considered.

 

Step Four

• An eligibility list is established of all candidates who have passed the agility and written examinations. List is valid for one year or until it is exhausted; whichever comes first.

 

PHASES OF HIRING PROCESS

 

Overview

The phases listed below are intended to serve as a general guideline for informational purposes only. 

Phase I

• Physical Ability Assessment/C.H.I.P. card; good for six (6) months. Fee is $115. 
• Written Examination. Fee for written examination is $95 (plus Police App Service Charge of $35). 
• Eligibility List

 

Phase II

• Conditional offer of employment
• Background questionnaire
• Document review, fingerprinting and photography

 

Phase III

• Medical examination and drug screen
• Background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological evaluation

 

Phase IV

• Candidate review
• Selection
• Physical Ability assessment
• Hiring – Probationary appointment
• Police Academy

 

Phase V

• Post academy Training
• Field training and Evaluation
• Certification as Police Officer
• Eighteen months probationary period upon certification

 

If you fail to appear for any part of the hiring process your name will be removed from any further consideration.   

Questions can be answered by calling Rosemarie Frager, HR Manager, Human Resources Division via email at rfrager@stamfordct.gov or phone (203) 977-4068 or fax (203) 977-4075 or the Stamford Police Department Recruiting Team via email to spdrecruiting@stamfordct.gov

 

This information is intended as a guide to the recruitment process and not a complete description of the process.

 

 

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact Rosemarie Frager at 203-977-4068 or rfrager@stamfordct.gov.

 

 

 

The City of Stamford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to spdrecruiting@stamfordct.gov