Entry-Level Police Officer

Job Search UConn - Entry Level Police Officer Login & Apply Department: UConn Police Department Type: Entry Level Job Title: UConn - Entry Level Police Officer Salary: Annual salary upon CT POST Certification: $74,424 to $92,519 + $5,000 in additional stipends Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Contact: workforce@uconn.edu Location: Storrs (Headquarters) & Regional Campuses, CT Job Prerequisites: Connecticut Police Chiefs Written Test More Info CHIP Participating: CHIP Physical Ability Card More Info Job Announcement: University of Connecticut Police Department Police Officer Trainees Statewide Locations Compensation: Annual salary upon Connecticut P.O.S.T. Certification: $74,424 to $92,519 (plus $5,000 in additional stipends. This salary range is upon completion of the Academy and Field Training.) Additional benefits include, but not limited to: State of Connecticut Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan State of Connecticut Medical and Dental Plans Voluntary Supplemental 457 and 403b Defined Contribution Plans UConn Police. Protecting Connecticut's Future. The University of Connecticut Police Department, an internationally accredited police agency, is inviting applicants to apply for Police Officer vacancies currently available throughout statewide locations of the University of Connecticut including: Storrs (Headquarters), Hartford Downtown/Law, Farmington (UConn Health), Stamford, Avery Point, and Waterbury. A career with UConn Police is multi-dimensional, challenging, and an opportunity to serve a unique and diverse community. UConn Police Officers, through a community-centered approach, provide a wide range of police services including hosting or attending community events, investigation of criminal incidents, enforcement of motor vehicle and criminal laws, management of public demonstrations and large gatherings, and overall service and protection of persons and property on all of UConn's campuses. The UConn Police Department focuses on being a community-oriented police department in all that it does. UConn Police Officers work a challenging schedule that includes major university events, NCAA events, dignitary visits, specialized community-based initiatives and other complex assignments. For more information about the UConn Police Department, please visit: https://police.universitysafety.uconn.edu/how-to-join-ucpd/. For more information on the state class specification (job description) and qualifications, please visit: Police Officer Trainee: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6599PS&R1=&R3=. Certified Police Officer: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9036PS&R1=&R3=. All applicants must meet the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council Standards found here: https://portal.ct.gov/POST in order to employed as a police officer in the State of Connecticut. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for employment as a P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer with the UConn Police Department, applicants must: Have a current valid CPCA Entry Level Police Officer exam score. Have a current valid CHIP card at the time of application. Applicants not having a CHIP card may have the opportunity to take a department offered physical agility assessment with the same standards, however these tests are not guaranteed. Have no Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions or any act of perjury or false statement. Have no felony convictions. Have reached 21st birthday. Possess excellent written communication. Possess excellent interpersonal communications. Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Associates degree or minimum of 60 credits in any field of study from an accredited college/university. Volunteer work in the community. Please reference specific details in application materials. United States Military Service. Prior law enforcement service. Applicants interested in trainee positions can visit https://www.policeapp.com/ to learn about CPCA exam dates. APPOINTMENT TERMS: These are full-time, permanent positions on various shifts. Police Officer Trainees will undergo an initial 23+ week academy training at either a residential or commuter academy on weekdays. After completing the Academy, they will enter a Field Training period lasting an additional 3-4 months (400+ hours), with rotations in Storrs, Farmington, and other UConn campuses. Upon finishing Field Training, they will be assigned to a home campus based on current vacancies. While their primary patrol shifts will be at their assigned campus, they have received training at all locations and may be required to work overtime or events at these other locations as needed. Additionally, opportunity to change campus assignment will be offered periodically as current employees can bid to transfer to other campuses a few times each year. Transfers are granted based on department needs and seniority. The University of Connecticut offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes hazardous duty retirement and full medical and dental benefits. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon successfully completing Polygraph, Psychological, Background and Pre-Employment physical, meeting all other POSTC Requirements and Standards, and a vacancy and funding exists within the UConn Police Department. Failure to meet any of these requirements will disqualify the candidate from the current hiring process. TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must apply online using https://www.policeapp.com/. Applicants should consider providing a resume, references, and a cover letter that includes why you want to become a Police Officer at the University of Connecticut; your expectations of the job and what skillsets you can bring to the Police Department. Application review will occur on a rolling basis. Candidates will be selected for interview ba