Milford Police Department

Chief Keith L. Mello
Address 430 Boston Post Road
Milford CT 06460
Phone 203-878-6551
Website https://www.milfordpd.org
Number of Officers 120
Population Served 54000
Seasonal Pop. Served 80000
Specializations Bike Patrol, Computer Forensics Laboratory, Crisis Negotiations, DARE Program, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drone, Drug Task Force, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle, Public Safety Communications, School Resource Officer, SCUBA/Dive Rescue, SWAT/Tactical, Traffic Unit, Water Patrol, Water Rescue

Current Openings

Open Jobs Salary Deadline
Milford - Entry Level Police Officer Starting: $71,871.28 | Top Grade Patrolman: $87,235.72 December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

  

ABOUT US

The Milford Police Department is looking to hire for the position of Police Officer.  

We work in a beautiful coastal CT town and are fortunate to have amazing relationships with our community partners. We are looking for ambitious, compassionate and ethical professionals ready to make a difference in our community and build a legacy of service. 

Benefits:

  • Forty (40) hour work week
  • Salary – $71,871.28 to top grade patrolman is $87,235.72
  • Uniforms supplied by employer
  • Longevity pay
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays
  • Fifteen (15) sick days per year
  • Vacation – Up to 29 days per year
  • Health Insurance for employee and dependents
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Major Medical, Prescription and Dental Riders
  • Life Insurance plan paid by employer
  • Pension Plan with retirement available after twenty (25) years of service
  • Promotions by examination after five (5) years of employment
  • Education bonus paid for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Police related fields
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Minimum Requirements:

To apply for the position of Police Officer with the City of Milford, you must be:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • 21 years of age by date of hire
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Eyesight correctable to 20-20
  • Be in good physical condition with height and weight in proportion
  • Be of good moral background
  • Have not been convicted of any felony, any Class A or Class B misdemeanor or have committed any act, which would constitute perjury or false statement
  • Holder of a valid driver’s license with a good record
  • Residence not required to take examination. If appointed, must reside in a city/town within a 25-mile radius of the city limits.