Greenwich - Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral

Greenwich is a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut.
The town has a total area of 67.2 square miles of which 47.8 square miles is land and 19.4 square miles is water and has a population of 63,518. In terms of area, Greenwich is twice the size of Manhattan. The town is bordered to the west by Port Chester and Rye Brook, while to the north, it is bordered by North Castle, all of which are in New York. To the south, it is bordered by the Long Island Sound. To the east, it is bordered by Stamford, Connecticut.

The Greenwich Police Department is located within the Town of Greenwich Public Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Place. The Department has 152 sworn Officers assigned to three Divisions: Patrol, Detective, and Support Services. The Department has full-time Marine, Motorcycle, Forensics, Narcotics, Special Victims, K-9, Community Impact, and IT Sections. The Command Structure consists of the Chief of Police, two Deputy Chiefs, three Captains, seven Lieutenants, and twenty-three Sergeants. There are also appointed non-supervisory, Master Police Officer, Detective First Grade, Detective, and School Resource Officer positions. The Department offers many public safety services and shares a strong relationship with the community.

The Greenwich Police Department is under the responsibility of the First Selectman in his role as Police Commissioner. Operational leadership and direction lie with the Chief of Police, who is charged with the protection of life and property, the preservation of public peace, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, and the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, as well as a myriad of calls for service that the Police Department handles daily. In the fiscal year 2021 to 2022, the Greenwich Police responded to 41,000 calls for service.

What sets GPD apart is our status as one of the few full-service municipal police agencies equipped with cutting-edge resources, including:

• A state-of-the-art forensics lab
• A dedicated community policing team
• A Marine Section with multiple vessels

Our size and organizational structure allows for many opportunities beyond promotion in rank, including:

• Master Patrol Officer
• K-9 Officer
• Detective (Special Victims, Narcotics, and Forensics Sections)
• School Resource Officer
• Community Impact Officer
• Marine Section Officer
• Traffic Enforcement Officer
• Bike Officer
• Firearms Range Officer
• Drone Pilot

Receive specialized training in:

• Field Training Officer
• Scuba Team
• Arson Investigation
• Community Policing
• Emergency Services Unit
• Collision Reconstruction Unit
• Ice Rescue
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Computer Forensics
• Mental Health First Aid
• Domestic Violence/Crisis Intervention

Join us in our mission to uphold excellence, innovation, and unwavering community service.

Job Description/General Duties:

ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

• Patrols a specified beat or district on foot, bicycle or in a patrol car, van or vessel;physically checks windows and doors in the business district and investigates suspicious conditions.
• Navigates and maintains police patrol boats, as assigned, to enforce laws and harbor regulations, and to assist navigation;responds to waterborne emergencies, fires and other life-threatening incidents.
• Checks for parking violations in congested areas, writes tickets and directs traffic at traffic control points, accidents and other emergency scenes.
• Makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances;serves warrants and other legal papers.
• Performs, when assigned as accident investigator, investigations, secures evidence and statements, takes photographs, analyzes causes of accidents, prepares cases for court, and testifies in court as required.
• Performs, as assigned, specialized clerical, computer entry, searching and statistical analysis, duties of dignitary protection, transportation and guarding of dangerous criminal offenders, and other security details.
• Renders aid and coordinates transportation of injured persons at industrial accidents, air crashes, accident and crime scenes;works effectively with other emergency services.
• Patrols areas frequently targeted for crimes of larceny, robbery, burglary and crimes of violence, recognizing suspicious activity and persons and takes appropriate action.
• Learns the geography of the community, beat, knows the location of government buildings, facilities, landmarks, medical facilities, points of interest, so that directions can be given and emergency response achieved in an efficient manner.
• Takes appropriate rescue measures at various emergencies, places barricades, traffic cones at hazardous scenes and initiates emergency detours.
• Investigates all types of crimes, preparing reports of the incidents, taking photographs, video and audio tape documentation, prepares sketches, interviews witnesses and takes suspects into custody.
• Makes motor vehicle stops for violations or criminal offenses.
• Intervenes in fights, disorderly behavior, family disputes;provides assistance to victims, brings calm to situations, and takes offenders into custody.
• Ability to perform functions of law enforcement under adverse weather conditions and under stressful conditions.
• Talks with adults and juveniles during the course of patrol duties, develops information, provides assistance and directions to referral services.
• Prepares arrest and search warrants, executes warrants, serves summonses and subpoenas, testifies in court.
• Handles high-risk incidents;i.e., suicide threats, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, armed encounters.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of laws, ordinances, departmental policies, rules and instructions.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to be courteous but firm with the public.
• Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
• Ability to read, compose, write and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate an automobile safely and according to traffic laws and rules;walk, run, physically operate required equipment.
• Ability to meet certification requirements in firearms, emergency care, defensive tactics, basic academy and advanced curricula.
• Ability to recognize conditions of danger on roads, building sites, in dwellings and other areas, initiating action to correct problem and notifying other agencies for assistance.

Testing Requirements/Hiring Process:

The examination process will consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100% of final ranked score - The Town of Greenwich requires a copy of a valid Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) written exam score administered in the last six months (pass point 70%).

Candidates who successfully pass the CPCA Written Examination and provide a valid CHIP Card shall be certified as eligible to complete the pre-employment screening process outlined below. As need dictates, eligible candidates shall proceed with testing as follows:

1. Background Investigation/Fingerprinting
   
   1. The Town of Greenwich will conduct an extensive personal and work history background investigation which will include, but not be limited to, contact with the candidate's current agency, motor vehicle license record review, fingerprinting, education verification, criminal record search and credit check as required by State standards. A determination regarding a candidate’s suitability for employment as a police officer may also include information relating to prior disqualification from a law enforcement hiring process or law enforcement employment, failure to meet any CT POSTC hiring requirements, inappropriate use of alcohol and/or controlled substances including performance enhancing drugs, and/or conduct that raises concerns regarding integrity.
2. Departmental Interview
3. 1. Departmental interview to evaluate each candidate's compatibility with the Greenwich Police Department.
4. A Post Offer Polygraph Examination
5. A Post Offer Psychological Evaluation - Pass/Fail
   
   1. A Post Offer Comprehensive Medical Examination - Pass/Fail
      This examination includes a screening for controlled substances.
      Candidates who have successfully completed the written examination may be required to re-qualify with regard to the physical ability standards, polygraph and medical examination prior to appointment, should they be selected for appointment.

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.

The Greenwich Police Department is dedicated to recruiting and selecting qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. This commitment to equal opportunity continues into our workforce with nondiscrimination and harassment prevention policies in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, training, placement, compensation, promotions, and discipline. If you require an accommodation or have further questions, please contact the Town of Greenwich Human Resources Department at 203-622-7724.