Richmond - Full-time Police Officer

Job Announcement

RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

GENERAL DUTIES

• Creating and Maintain Security in the Community
• Identifying and apprehending individuals in violation of criminal statutes through proactive policing
• Enforcement of traffic laws
• Fielding calls for service (both criminal and quality of life)
• Completing incident reports and prosecutorial case work.

ABOUT RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT and Town of Richmond

• The Town of Richmond is located In south-east Chittenden County with a population of approximately 4400 residents
• The Town of Richmond is a primarily rural patrol area with an active town center
• Police Department consists of a Chief of Police, a Patrol Sergeant and 5 Patrol Officers
• Police Department fields an average of 1300 calls for service annually
• Opportunities offered for special details such as Governor’s Highway Safety Program and SHARP
• All required uniforms and equipment provided by the town

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Vermont operator’s license
• Have Tier 2 or higher certification from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council or ability to obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire
• Ability to interact effectively with town officials, the general public and local and state agencies
• Ability to meet the physical and firearms proficiency requirements
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions and situations endangering personal safety
• Ability to work both day and night shifts
• Skills in problem solving and critical thinking
• Be of strong moral character
• Drug free for the past 3 years (including marijuana)

HIRING PROCESS

The hiring process consists of the following;

• Written Examination
• Physical Fitness Test
• MMPI
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Medical Examination

Please direct questions regarding this position to Matthew.Nadeau@vermont.gov

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.