Job Announcement:
WEST HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
The West Haven Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer!
Applicants must take and pass the CPCA Written Exam in order to apply.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a non-user of tobacco products.
- Must reside within 20 miles after probation period.
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
- Possess High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA recipient.
- Possess a Valid CT Driver License.
- Pass the CPCA Written Test with a minimum of 60%.
The West Haven Police Department offers:
Pension, social security, 457 savings plan, free tuition (University of New Haven), tuition reimbursement (other approved institutions), educational bonus pay, vacation time, holiday time, sick time, personal days, a yearly uniform allowance, longevity pay, health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Officers work a 40-hour work week with five days on and two days off. If you have any questions, you can contact the Training Division (203) 937-3914 or contact Sergeant Antoine Hayward at the email below.
The West Haven Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ahayward@whpd.com
About Public Safety Jobs
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 PublicSafetyApp account to monitor for updates.