Willimantic - Entry Level Police Officer
Job Overview
Department:
Willimantic Police Department
Type:Entry Level
Job Title:Entry Level Police Officer
Salary:$67,080 in academy, $73,840 Year 1,$82,860 Top Step Patrol at Year 7 , and 20-year pension
Registration Fee:$35.00
Contact:msolak@willimanticpolice.org
Location:
Willimantic, CT
Job Announcement
City of Willimantic, Connecticut
POLICE OFFICER
Position
Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property; the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Willimantic is a diverse and thriving city in eastern Connecticut where you can experience community interaction and have local impact as a Police Officer.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of application
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license required
- Written Test: Passed the LEC Written Test or CPCA Written Test (only ONE needed)
- Agility Test: CHIP Card is not mandatory as we will conduct our own agility test.
- Criminal Convictions: No felony convictions. No Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions. No domestic violence convictions.
- Military: Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from any military service
Examination
The examination process consists of an agility test, a written test, an oral test, a drug test, a physical examination, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and a working test/probationary period of one year (after graduation from the Police Academy).
Employment Benefits
- $67,080.00 after one year with additional pay steps at 1 year, 3 years, 7 years. Top step patrol officer at $82,860.00
- 20-year pension plan
- Health Plan
- Paid Vacations up to 4 weeks at 10 years of service
- Compensation time can be earned
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- College Tuition Assistance
- Deferred Income matching, ($100) per pay period
- Diverse opportunities, Detective Division, K9, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction, Drone Team, Bicycle Patrol. Dive Team
- Promotion opportunities at 5 years
- The Town of Windham/Willimantic Police Department requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Questions? Please Call Lieutenant Solak 860-465-3135
Please direct questions regarding this position to msolak@willimanticpolice.org
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