Certified Police Officer

Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield Police Department

Salary: $98,090.61 – $106,319.47

Position Summary:

Supports the mission, goals and objectives of the Wethersfield Police Department, through maintaining order and protecting life and property ensuring public compliance with governing local ordinances, state statute and federal laws.

Essential Functions:

  • Under regular supervision of higher ranking officer performs basic law enforcement duties including patrol, traffic control and motor vehicle law enforcement, investigation of accidents and crimes, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and performs routine administration and support services.
  • Represents the Police Deparmtent and the Town in a professional and courtious manner at all times; ddevelops and maintains positive community and interpersonal relations.
  • Identify/apprehend offenders, advise persons of constitutional rights. Conduct frisks, handcuff, fingerprint suspects or prisoners. Use deadly force when necessary. Pursue suspect in vehicle.
  • Conduct search and seizures, execute search warrants, and seize contraband.
  • Responds to and provides initial and follow-up investigation of various crimes and events; provides emergency assistance including first aid collects evidence and information.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license.
  • Candidates must have attained the age of 21;
  • Be a US citizen;
  • Have no past felony, A or B misdemeanor or domestic violence convictions, or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false
    statement.
  • Applicants’ work history must be free from significant disciplinary issues.
  • Candidates must possess a valid Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) Certification (must be beyond 2 years of certification date at time of hiring), or the ability to obtain a POST Comparative Certification (for State Police or out-of-state certified police officer). NonConnecticut certified candidates’ eligibility to be appointed depends on a case-by-case evaluation by Connecticut POSTC and approval by this department.
  • Valid Driver’s License. Valid Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or eligible for comparative certification.
  • Maintain Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification for the duration of employment.

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