Police Officer

Performs police patrol and investigation work in protecting life and property and enforce laws and ordinances on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or in a patrol car, van, patrol vessel or light truck. Patrol tasks performed according to departmental rules and regulations following general and special instructions from officers of higher rank, who review work methods through personal inspection and discussion. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies involving an element of personal danger and demands firm, courteous treatment of the public at all times. A Police Officer may be assigned to any of several specific assignments requiring skill and ability learned on the job.

Associates degree from an accredited college or 60 college credits or 2 years of U.S. military experience or the equivalent (2 years certified police officer) and work experience in meeting and dealing with a variety of people under varying circumstances or equivalent.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

No person shall be appointed to the Greenwich Police Department unless a citizen of the United States, Permanent Legal Resident, or a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), pursuant to General Notice 25-05 of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - All communication/notifications regarding the recruiting and testing process will be sent to candidates via email only.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. If you do not attend or successfully complete any portion of the testing process, you will be disqualified from the recruitment and will not be eligible for further consideration.

*Complete Health & Injury Prevention (C.H.I.P.) - Physical Ability Assessment*
Along with the application, candidates must submit a copy of their valid CHIP card, issued July 1, 2026 or after. Candidates who do not yet have a valid CHIP card issued by www.certifyfit.com have the opportunity to register for a physical assessment test being administered on October 31, 2026, November 7, 2026, November 15, 2026, or December 5, 2026, by CertifyFit (register at https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/). Failure to provide proof of a valid assessment to the Human Resources Department by December 7, 2026 will result in disqualification from continuing in the process. (See paragraph 11 below)

The following are probationary candidate requirements that incorporate the minimum requirements set forth by the Town of Greenwich:

1.Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at the time of application.
2.Candidate must have passed a valid written examination.
3.Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license which is valid in the State of Connecticut.
4.Candidate must have been fingerprinted and have had a criminal record search.
5.Candidate must have no felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions.
6.Candidate must have no domestic violence convictions.
7.Candidate must have passed State approved background investigation.
8.Candidate must have passed State approved psychological evaluation.
9.Candidate must have passed a medical exam including a screening for controlled substances.
10.Candidate must have signed a falsification of information acknowledgement statement.
11.Candidates must have passed at the 40th percentile, an approved physical ability examination. The Town of Greenwich is a participating agency with Complete Health & Injury Prevention Inc. (CHIP Inc.) who administers the Physical Ability Assessment for multiple towns. A copy of your valid CHIP card, dated July 1, 2026 or after, may be submitted at time of application (scanned and attached). Candidates who do not have a valid CHIP card at the time of application will have until December 7, 2026 to provide the Human Resources with a copy of their valid assessment.
12.Candidate must possess at minimum an Associates Degree from an accredited college, or 45 credits at the time of application and 60 credits before receipt of a conditional offer of employment, or 2 years of active U.S. military experience or an equivalent (example - 2 years of certified U.S. law enforcement experience).
13.Candidate must possess work experience in meeting and dealing with a variety of people under varying circumstances or equivalent.
14.Candidate must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and at least 20 years of age at the time of application.

EXAMINATION

The full examination process will consist of the following

1. *Written Examination - 100% of final ranked score - This examination is tentatively scheduled to take place on Friday, December 11, 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and possess a valid CHIP card/Physical Abilities Assessment, will be sent via email an invitation to the written examination. Candidates must present their Driver's License and invitation notice at the written examination site.
*Pass point for this exam 70.0%

If you are claiming Veteran's Credits, a DD214 must be submitted to the Town by the Written exam date. This information will be reviewed and a determination will be made regarding eligibility. If eligible and the candidate passes the written and oral examination, the Veteran's Credits will be added to the combined score.

Candidates who successfully complete the above parts of this exam shall be ranked and certified as eligible to complete the pre-employment screening process outlined below. This "Eligibility Listing" shall be in effect until the eligibility is one third drawn or for a minimum period of 24 months from the date of Certification. The Town of Greenwich reserves the right to remove candidates from the selection process at any time, consistent with State and Federal law.

Such ranked candidates shall be batched in rank order and as need dictates shall proceed with testing as follows:

1. Background I