Willimantic - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Overview

Department Willimantic Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Job TitleEntry Level Police Officer
Salary$67,080 in academy, $73,840 Year 1,$82,860 Top Step Patrol at Year 7 , and 20-year pension
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactmsolak@willimanticpolice.org
Location Willimantic, CT
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Job Announcement

Willimantic Police Department, CT Public Safety Jobs

City of Willimantic, Connecticut

POLICE OFFICER

 

Position

Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property; the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community.  Willimantic is a diverse and thriving city in eastern Connecticut where you can experience community interaction and have local impact as a Police Officer.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of application
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Driver's License: Valid driver's license required
  • Written Test: Passed the LEC Written Test or CPCA Written Test  (only ONE needed)
  • Agility Test: CHIP Card is not mandatory as we will conduct our own agility test.
  • Criminal Convictions: No felony convictions. No Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions. No domestic violence convictions.
  • Military: Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from any military service

Examination

The examination process consists of an agility test, a written test, an oral test, a drug test, a physical examination, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and a working test/probationary period of one year (after graduation from the Police Academy).

Employment Benefits

  • $67,080.00 after one year with additional pay steps at 1 year, 3 years, 7 years. Top step patrol officer at $82,860.00
  • 20-year pension plan
  • Health Plan
  • Paid Vacations up to 4 weeks at 10 years of service
  • Compensation time can be earned
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • College Tuition Assistance
  • Deferred Income matching, ($100) per pay period
  • Diverse opportunities, Detective Division, K9, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction, Drone Team, Bicycle Patrol. Dive Team 
  • Promotion opportunities at 5 years
  • The Town of Windham/Willimantic Police Department requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. 

 

Questions?  Please Call Lieutenant Solak  860-465-3135

 

 

 

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to msolak@willimanticpolice.org


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