Watertown - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Prerequisites

• CHIP Physical Ability Card
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• Connecticut Police Chiefs Written Test
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Job Announcement

WATERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

 **Application Process Closes on October 4, 2024**

The Town of Watertown is seeking qualified applicants for the position of police officer.

Applicants must be 21 years of age on the date of appointment, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, hold a valid Connecticut driver’s license and be a non-smoker. 

All candidates will be required to pass a written test administered by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA).

All candidates must have a valid CHIP card in order to submit application.

All candidates will be required to pass an oral interview, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a physical examination and a thorough background investigation.

Upon completion of P.O.S.T. training and assignment to a patrol shift, candidates will work a 5-on-3-off, 5-on-2-off work schedule. 

The salary range is $60,199.02 - $96,537.71

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalency, hold a valid Connecticut driver's license and be a non-smoker.

Testing includes:  written test, oral interview(s), a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a physical examination and a thorough background investigation.

Visit: www.watertownctpd.org for additional information about the department. 

All applications must be filed on line at www.policeapp.com/watertown 

The Watertown Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to pdhr@watertownctpd.org

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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.