Entry-Level Police Officer

New Britain, CT
New Britain Police Department

Salary: $50,768.

Position Summary:

Under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other superior officer, performs basic law enforcement duties in the protection and safeguarding of life and property, the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the preservation of peace in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Arrest and detain persons.
  • Protect crime scene and collect evidence and information.
  • Enforce DUI Traffic Laws and investigate traffic accidents.
  • Investigate and perform tasks and duties as required by law and departmental policies.
  • Operate patrol vehicle safely and within established guidelines.
  • Execute motor vehicle stops.
  • Conduct search and seizure.
  • Use physical force/exertion.
  • Write accurate and factual police reports.
  • Use deadly force, as legally warranted.
  • Conduct initial investigation of various crimes and events.
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
  • Perform general and directed patrol duties.
  • Patrol a specified beat or district on foot, on motorcycle, on bicycle or in a police cruiser.
  • Check doors and windows on business establishments.
  • Escort prisoners to court.
  • Provide testimony in court.
  • Directs traffic.
  • Give information concerning the location of streets, routes and buildings.
  • Controls crowds at fires, accidents and other scenes attracting a large group. Instruct in police training school when assigned.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Identify and solve problems.
  • Interact with and assist residents and other community members in maintaining an orderly and safe community.
  • Serve as a positive role model for children and youth.
  • Perform all functions in compliance with United States and Connecticut Constitution and applicable laws.
  • Be truthful at all times.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a United States Citizen
  • Applicant must be 21 years of age
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate (or have GED.)
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
  • Physical Agility – obtain a C.H.I.P card prior to taking Wonscore exam
  • Candidates must meet the highest legal and ethical standards.
  • No applicant will be accepted with any drug related conviction, felony conviction, conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any conviction for domestic violence.
  • Candidates will undergo a rigorous background investigation which includes at least one polygraph exam.
  • A candidate’s previous disqualification or elimination due to an unsatisfactory background investigation will be
    strongly analyzed and considered before application to this examination.
  • Applicants may also be disqualified for poor employment history, recent use of illegal drugs, or previously undetected criminal activity or felonious behavior. Any omission, falsification, fabrication, lie or misleading
    statement shall automatically result in disqualification from further consideration.
  • Applicant must have reached his or her 20th birthday at time of application, and 21st birthday at time of appointment.
  • Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of application.
  • Applicant must possess and retain a current State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License within six months of appointment. The City of New Britain Police Department must also deem an applicant’s driving record satisfactory.
  • Applicant must successfully qualify on a thorough medical examination including, but not limited to vision, weight in proportion to height and other minimum acceptable standards as determined by physician(s) selected by the City. This phase is the post-offer, pre-employment physical examination.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America at time of application.
  • Applicant must reside within an approved list of towns after completing probation.
  • Applicant must have sufficient strength, stamina, and ability as required by the duties of the position as measured by the successful completion of the physical ability tests, (the City’s and the Police Officer Standards and Training council (POST).
  • “Physical Ability Assessment.” Failure to successfully complete any physical ability test by the City’s specified deadline will result in the candidate receiving no further consideration in the testing process.
  • The City and/or the State reserve the right to modify these standards and requirements.
  • Applicant must receive an approved rating on the post-offer pre-employment psychological screening, which is given by the City’s authorized representative.
  • Applicant must submit a “No-Smoking affidavit” (attached) at time of application and, if hired, at time of appointment. Police officers are required to maintain no-smoking status as a condition of continued employment.
  • Veteran’s points: An applicant applying for Veteran’s points must submit a copy of the DD214 to Human Resources stating honorable discharge prior to taking Wonscore exam. Veteran’s points only pertain to specific periods of conflict.