Certified Police Officer

CITY OF WATERBURY

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

YEARLY SALARY:

$75,629.32 - $85,167.60

$78,654.49 - $88,574.31 (7/1/2023)

$81,014.13 - $91,231.53 (7/1/2024)

$85,064.84 - $95,793.11 (7/1/2025)

MUST BE A CURRENTLY CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER FROM ANY STATE IN THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO APPLY

LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted online no later than:

UNTIL SUFFICEINT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Applicants must apply online visiting WWW.POLICEAPP.COM/WATERBURYCT

Additional information can be found on the City of Waterbury website www.waterburyct.org.

All correspondence and information regarding this Police Officer announcement, applications process will occur through email and postings on PoliceApp.com/waterburyct. Please be sure to check your email and the PoliceApp.com website on a regular basis to ensure receipt of crucial information.

FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTIGENT UPON MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LATERAL/COMPARATIVE CERTIFICATION BY THE CONNECTICUT POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL (POSTC)

APPLICATION FEE: A$35 Application fee is required and payable online.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.

Additional Benefits:

• Private duty opportunities
• Extra Duty assignments
• Yearly stipend for higher education
• Promotional opportunities available after four years of service
• Tuition reimbursement up to 75% at CT State College or Universities.
• Career opportunities available to work in over 20 specialized assignment positions such as: (Traffic/Crash Reconstruction Unit; Gang Task Force; Crime Prevention Unit; Motorcycle Unit; Community Relations; Police Activity League; Bicycle Unit; K9 Unit; Auto Theft Task Force; Mounted Unit; Real Time Crime Center; Property & Evidence; Records; Parking Authority; Training/Academy; Hostage Negotiation Team; Emergency Response Team)

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Enforces the ordinances of the City and all relevant State and Federal laws; Patrols assigned areas or beats; Checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences to detect any suspicious conditions; Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who violate laws and ordinances; Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail or court and appears in court; Directs traffic and either arrests or gives violation tickets to those who break traffic laws; Checks automobile parking in restricted areas and given violation tickets when necessary; Works at desk and answers telephone, maintains records, prepares reports, sends and receives messages on computersand performs other clerical and administrative duties including but not limited to arrest reports; Books prisoners and sees that they have medical care if needed; Looks up police records of prisoners; Performs traffic posts at major incidents not limited to fires, crime scenes and accidents. Attends fires or accidents in assigned area as directed giving all possible assistance and preparing necessary reports; Maintains order in crowds and attends parades, funerals or other public gatherings; Watches for stolen cars and wanted or missing persons; Performs preliminary investigations and enforces City and State laws pertaining to juvenile offenders; Answers criminal complaints and takes necessary corrective action; Give advice on laws, ordinances and general information to the public; Operates motorcycle, bicycle, or patrol wagon as required; Takes photographs of minor incidentsand scenes of crime; Seniorpatrol officers may act asPolice Sergeant in theirabsence as directed; Enforces parking meter ordinances; Collects from meters and makes and issues peddlers’ licenses as required; May be assigned as Dog Warden; Does other related work as required.

In order to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

· Must be a Certified Police officer

· Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Must submit a copy with Application)

· Be a Citizen of the United States.

· Good moral character and habits. (Criminal Background Process will be done)

· Must have a valid Motor Vehicle License with a good driving history

· Must be at least Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

· Must meet all requirements as indicated in the State of CT Police Officer Standards and Training Council Job Description

COMPONENT WEIGHT

Background & Polygraph Pass/Fail

Psychological Pass/Fail

Medical Pass/Fail

Oral Interview Pass/Fail

Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working probationary period.

APPLICATIONS may be completed at www.policeapp.com/waterburyctPaper applications will not be accepted.

Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,629.32 - $85,167.60 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,629 - $85,168