What Bristol PD pays
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$95,800
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 5 Waterbury Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$7,500 for certified laterals, lump sum payment minus applicable deductions after successfully completing the probationary period.
Sign On Bonus: $7,500 lump sum paymentJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Bristol PD
Certified Police Officer
Bristol, CTContinuous$7,500 bonus$78,813starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsONLY THOSE APPLICANTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS WITH P.O.S.T. OR CERTIFIED CT STATE TROOPERS WILL BE REVIEWED
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Bristol PD compares nearby
All 13 Waterbury Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bristol | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol PD | Hiring | $78,813 | — | $7,500 | |
| Plainville PD | Hiring | $76,928 | −$1,885 | None | |
| Southington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Farmington PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Wolcott PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| New Britain PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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