Lateral / certified officer · Posted Oct 1, 2026

Entry-Level & Certified Police Officer

Pay
$73,024
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not statedLateral start $91,831

In the posting's words

The sentences our figures come from.Entry level hires start at Grade C - $73,024 per year.Grade A - $91,831Certified Officers, with a minimum of two years of certification, start at Grade A - $91,831 per yearAfter one year, Grade B - $82,589 per year, and after two years, Grade A - $91,831.The East Haven Police Department, as part of its ongoing hiring campaign, is seeking qualified entry level and certified police applicantsCertified Officers, with a minimum of two years of certification, start at Grade AThe town offers a competitive benefits package including a pension plan.

The posting

From llm board · read Oct 1, 2026 · original
East Haven Police Department 471 North High Street  East Haven, Connecticut 06512 Tel (203) 468-3820 www.easthavenpolice.com Edward R. Lennon, Jr. Chief of Police Patrick Tracy Deputy Chief of Police Integrity Community Accountability Respect Excellence The East Haven Police Department, as part of its ongoing hiring campaign, is seeking qualified entry level and certified police applicants to fill full time patrol officer vacancies. Certified Officers, with a minimum of two years of certification, start at Grade A - $91,831 per year and one week of vacation upon successful completion of field training (Effective 07/01/2025). Entry level hires start at Grade C - $73,024 per year. After one year, Grade B - $82,589 per year, and after two years, Grade A - $91,831. All candidates will be required to successfully complete a written examination, oral interview, the current P.O.S.T physical assessment and a Chief's interview. In addition, candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination including drug screening. The town offers a competitive benefits package including a pension plan. Interested candidates may apply at www.policeapp.com . The Town of East Haven shall not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The East Haven Police Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the East Haven Police Department. Females, Minorities and Veterans encouraged to apply. The above posting is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or the process. Questions regarding the application process may contact Lieutenant Justin Brochu at 203-468-2161 or email jbrochu@easthavenpolice.com .

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