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 · originalEast 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 .
About East Haven PD
Full department page- Starting pay$73,024
- Top of scale$91,831
- Sworn officers (2025)61
- Open jobs1
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