Entry-Level, Certified Police Officer & Sergeant

ACTIVELY RECRUITING FOR ENTRY-LEVEL OFFICER CERTIFIED OFFICER CERTIFIED SERGEANT STARTING SALARY 7/1/24 SALARY RANGE 7/1/24 SALARY RANGE 7/1/24 $80,508 $80,508 TO $84,813 $89,541 TO $94,062 DEPARTMENT / COMMUNITY PROFILE THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY CONSISTS OF TWENTY-ONE SWORN OFFICERS AND FOUR SUPPORT STAFF, WHO PROUDLY SERVE OUR COMMUNITY OF APPROXIMATELY 11,000 RESIDENTS WITHIN AN AREA OF THIRTY-FOUR SQUARE MILES. NESTLED IN THE LITCHFIELD HILLS, WINCHESTER IS A CHARMING AND HISTORIC COMMUNITY WITH A RICH HISTORY AND AN EXCITING VARIETY OF AMENITIES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS. WINCHESTER ENJOYS BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, AND A THRIVING BUSINESS, RESTAURANT, AND ARTS COMMUNITY LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF WINSTED. WINCHESTER RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ENJOY A WONDERFUL QUALITY OF LIFE WITH BEAUTIFUL LAKES, FISHING, BOATING, FRESHWATER SPRINGS, AND MORE. 338 MAIN STREET | WINSTED CT 06098 WINCHESTER POLICE BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS POLICE PENSION - CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CMERS). LIFE INSURANCE, HEALTHCARE & DENTAL PLAN. PAID DRY CLEANING FOR UNIFORMS. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. PAID GYM MEMBERSHIP. 15 PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATION TIME, PERSONAL TIME AND SICK LEAVE. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN SPECIALIZED AREAS SUCH AS INVESTIGATIONS, MARINE PATROL, D.A.R.E, TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, & FIREARMS INSTRUCTION. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE. SHIFT PREMIUM PAY FOR EVENING AND MIDNIGHT SHIFT. APPLICATION PROCESS TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL PROBATIONARY CANDIDATE, APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: WRITTEN EXAM & PERSONAL INTERVIEW PANEL PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATIONS FINGERPRINT INQUIRY-LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL. BACKGROUND HISTORY INVESTIGATION INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE AND CREDIT HISTORY POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING P.O.S.T. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CT POSTC CERTFIED OFFICERS DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE THE WRITTEN EXAM OR PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS. WWW.POLICEAPP.COM/WINCHESTERCT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO APPLY VISIT