Stratford - Entry Level Police Officer

APPLICATION FOR

TOWN OF STRATFORD

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE EXAM

STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT

$68,073 to $83,716

(As of 7/1/2023) 

The Town of Stratford seeks qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.  Candidates must take and pass a written exam, physical abilities exam, oral examination, medical physical exam, drug screen, polygraph examination, background investigation and psychological evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Must provide copies of the following with your application:

• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate (GED)
• 21 years old by Application Deadline
• Valid driver's license
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Social Security Card or Passport) 
• Valid C.H.I.P. Card Standard
• CPCA Written Exam (70% or higher)
• Points awarded toward exam for veterans of the U.S Armed Forces & local residents of the Town of Stratford (documentation must be provided for both with your application and will be validated by the Town)

TO APPLY 

The Town of Stratford will be accepting employment applications for open positions on www.PoliceApp.com/StratfordCT. No paper applications will be accepted.

C.H.I.P. PHYSICAL AGILITY ASSESSMENT  

All candidates are required to complete the physical agility assessment exam.  The Town of Stratford requires applicants to meet the standard.  

If you are C.H.I.P. certified, only C.H.I.P. cards valid through application deadline date which indicates that you met the standard will be accepted.  A copy of your C.H.I.P. card must accompany your application.

If you are not C.H.I.P. certified or do not meet the standard, you must register with the C.H.I.P. for the agility exam to meet the Town of Stratford standard in order to submit your application.   SEE C.H.I.P. TEST INFORMATION BELOW.

CPCA WRITTEN EXAM

Registration for the CPCA Exam of Entry Level Police Officer must be submitted online at PoliceApp.com. Click Here to register for this exam.

FEES: A non-refundable fee of $95.00 must accompany your registration for the CPCA Entry Level Police Officer Exam.  Financial hardship consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis. 

EXAM DATES: Please go to https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/ to check the next available exam dates.

If there are any issues related to taking the exam, contact CPCA at 1-860-757-3909. 

The Town of Stratford is an equal opportunity employer. Female, minority and permanent legal resident candidates are encouraged to apply. 

C.H.I.P. TEST INFORMATION: 

All candidates are required to complete the physical agility assessment exam.  The agility is conducted by Complete Health & Injury Prevention (C.H.I.P.).  All questions regarding the C.H.I.P. test should be directed to C.H.I.P. at their website www.CertifyFit.com.  Only candidates receiving a passing score will be eligible to apply. 

Employment Type: Full-time