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Job Announcement
56 Norfield Road Weston, CT 06883
The Town of Weston Police Department is currently accepting applications for the positions of: Police Officer – Certified and Entry Level Candidates
The Weston Police Department employs 17 sworn officers, including a Chief, Captain, 3 Sergeants, Detective, 2 SRO’s and 9 patrol officers. The Weston Police Department offers generous salary and benefits. Salary Range of $73,086 to $124,351 depending on Grade and rank as defined in the collective bargaining agreement. The Town of Weston Police Department contributes to and is part of the CMERS pension system.
POLICE OFFICER POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, complete 60 college credits, or have completed two years of full-time active military service with honorable discharge or continued service in the reserve force. Copy of college transcript or diploma, or DD214 must be submitted to Chief Edwin Henion.
- Applicants must be United States Citizens, at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
- No felony convictions
- No Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions
- No Domestic Violence convictions
- No act of perjury or false statement
- Upon hiring - Residence within 30 miles of police headquarters
- Pass an employment psychological and polygraph examination
- Full background investigation
- Provide a valid CHIP card (40%), less than 6 months old to the Weston Police Dept. by 5:00 p.m. on May 21st, 2024
- Completion of the CPCA written test with a minimum score of 70 (select Entry Level or lateral as appropriate). The test must be completed less than 6 months prior to the application closing date.
- Pass a comprehensive medical exam and drug screen
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS
- Must be Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) certified current and in good standing.
- Minimum two years’ experience from certification date
- Not dismissed from any former law enforcement unit for malfeasance or other serious misconduct (or resigned or retired while under investigation for same)
Submission Process: Applications and resumes are to be submitted at www.policeapp.com. The deadline to complete required testing and submit the application is May 21st, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
The Town of Weston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The Weston Police Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact Chief Edwin Henion.
-Veterans, Females, and Minorities are encouraged to apply!
Please direct questions regarding this position to jmiceli@westonpolice.com
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.
