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Job Announcement
RIDGEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Open Position:Police Officer – The Ridgefield Police Department is accepting applications from both entry level and certifiedPolice Officers for the position of Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess Police Certification, must be at least 21 years of age, must be a U.S. Citizen must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and must possess a valid driver's CT drivers license.
Closing Date:
April 14, 2024
Description:
Applicants must be eligible to meet all requirements established by POSTC and the Ridgefield Police Department.
Salary/Benefits:
- ~Salary $72,174 to $105,761 (Top step July 2023)
- ~13 paid holidays
- ~Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- ~Up to 25 Paid Vacation Days
- ~Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ~Evening and Night Shift Differential Evening and Night
- ~Tuition Assistance
Selection Process:
The selection process will include, at minimum, successful completion of:
- ~Written Examination (CT POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION (CPCA) ENTRY LEVEL WRITTEN TEST REQUIRED)
- Please go to https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/ to check the next available exam dates.
- ~Police Administration Oral Board Examination
- ~Police Commission Oral Board Interview
- ~Polygraph Examination
- ~Psychological Assessment
- ~Medical Examination/Stress Test
- ~Eye Exam
- ~Drug Screening
- ~Extensive Background Investigation
Applicants will be contacted after the closing date.
Ridgefield Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority candidates, as well as military veterans, are encouraged to apply. Please note the department’s tattoo policy located at the following link. www.ridgefieldct.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif4916/f/pages/tattoo_policy.docx.pdf. Also, within one year of hire, officers must reside within 25 air miles of Ridgefield.
Please direct questions regarding this position to rpdmjr@ridgefieldct.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.
