What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Bridgeport?
NOTICE: All applicants must obtain a separate Police Officer application at the Bridgeport Municipal Building or online at www.bridgeportwv.gov to be considered for employment in this position. Completed applications will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., November 15, 2024, in person or by email at hr@bridgeportwv.gov.
Police Officer
City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Application submission deadline: November 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Job Status: Full-Time
Certified Officer Starting Salary $54,969
Non Certified Starting Salary $52,047
The City of Bridgeport Police Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. To qualify for the examinations, applicants must be not less than eighteen nor more than forty years of age on the date application is submitted; shall have a minimum of a H.S. diploma or GED, must possess or be able to obtain a valid WV operator’s license and must agree to submit to a physical, psychological and any other such examinations or tests as may be required by the commission prior to appointment.
Beginning annual salary without police certification is $52,047 and with certification is $54,969. The City of Bridgeport offers an excellent fringe benefit package including health insurance coverage with modest premiums for family coverage and a college tuition reimbursement program. The City provides retirement through WV Municipal Police Officer and Firefighters System (MPFRS) with eligibility for retirement at age 50 with 20 years of service.
Applications disclosing dates and locations of exams may be obtained at City Hall, 515 W. Main St., between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or at www.bridgeportwv.gov and click on the Careers tab. Completed applications will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., November 15, 2024 in person or by email at hr@bridgeportwv.gov.
EOE/M/F/D/V.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,047.00 - $54,969.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,047 - $54,969
