Entry-Level Police Officer

Exam BM: 07/01/2024 – 09/30/2024 July 1, 2024 POSITION VACANCY ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER 7/1/2024 Starting Salary $71,034.54 (40 hours/week) This is an open competitive and continuous recruitment process: (Applications will be screened upon receipt) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: You must be 21 years old or older and have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Character: Candidates must be of good moral character, with no record of dishonorable discharge from any police or fire department or from the armed forces of the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted, and a polygraph and psychological evaluation shall be used. Physical: Must have considerable agility and endurance. Candidates must pass agility test through CHIP, Inc. A minimum of 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes is required, along with normal hearing. The physical examination will include a screening for use of illegal drugs or controlled substances. Other: Must be a United States citizen. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must meet eligibility requirements of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.C.), which requires all recruits be 21 years of age. Examination May Consist Of: Parts Passing Score Weight Agility Examination 40th Percentile Written Examination 70% 50% Oral/Assessment Exam 70% 50% Applications and job description are available on our website at https://www.manchesterct.gov/Employment-Opportunities. For information and our online application, visit https://www.policeapp.com/Manchester-CT-Police-Department/193/. Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Department on a continual basis. Please submit valid C.H.I.P. card with your application. It is recommended you submit the above documentation within 30 days of your application . Applicants will not be qualified to move forward in the recruitment process until a valid C.H.I.P. card ha s been received by the Human Resources Department. The Town of Manchester shall not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability , or sexual orientation. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department. The Manchester Police Department is an equal opportunity employer that seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals willing to embrace our mission. 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. TOWN OF MANCHESTER, CT