Certified Police Officer

Salary: $79,206 to $99,091

Essential Functions:

• The Town of Suffield seeks qualified applicants for the position of Certified Police Officer. This is a full time (40 hour per week), hourly position in the Police Department. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: patrolling an assigned area on foot or in a motor vehicle to enforce laws and to prevent, detect and investigate complaints, motor vehicle violations and crimes.
• He or she makes arrests, interviews suspects and witnesses, takes written statements, prepares written reports, assists other town agencies, administers CPR and/or first aid, directs traffic, as well as testifies in court.

Requirements:

• Education: Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Residency: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the Police Department within one (1) year after completion of the department’s field training program.
• Drug Testing: Applicants shall be required to submit to a drug test as part of the preemployment medical examination.
• Character Requirements and other factors: Applicants must meet the highest legal and ethical standards. Honesty and integrity are paramount to the profession. Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation, including a polygraph, before any offer of employment. An applicant may be disqualified for poor employment history, recent use of illegal drugs, or previously undetected criminal activity.