Police Officer

Glastonbury, CT
Glastonbury Police Department

Salary: $37.70 Hourly.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of higher ranking officer, incumbent enforces local ordinances, state statutes and federal laws; preserves the peace and provides services to the citizens of Glastonbury. Performs patrol duties, 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.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols areas on foot, bicycle, motorcycle or vehicle, ensuring citizens adhere to local, state and federal ordinances, statutes and laws; responds to complaints, calls for police assistance, and reports of crime.
  1. Intervenes during human relations conflicts to provide for security of life and property; assists parties in resolving conflicts; and makes referrals to other agencies, as appropriate.
  1. Maintains traffic safety; directs traffic, assists motorists with disabled vehicles, stops motor vehicle law violators and issues warnings and tickets; apprehends impaired motorists and those otherwise driving unsafely; responds to motor vehicle accidents and provides for safety of victims and oncoming motorists.
  1. Minimizes injury and harm to victims of illness, accidents, or crimes by operating as first responder until relieved by emergency medical responders.
  1. Investigates crimes, suspicious events and traffic accidents; secures scenes, interviews witnesses, collects evidence, takes measurements and photographs, and draws diagrams.
  1. Pursues suspects and conducts search and seizure; provides for safety of prisoners and others, including the use of appropriate physical force to control unruly prisoners or resisting suspects.
  1. Processes prisoners; writes reports and memos on cases, complaints and investigations.
  1. Inspects and maintains working order of equipment, such as, firearms and vehicles; prepares equipment for service and recommends repair or replacement, as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment (this is a statewide requirement for Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
  • Knowledge of English usage, grammar and spelling.
  • Ability to comprehend, carry out and give verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to interact effectively and courteously with persons of widely varied ethnic, religious, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and ability to use interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to learn specialized policing skills and the use of police equipment in recruit training.
  • Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
  • Knowledge of state traffic laws, state statutes and ordinances.
  • Work experience interacting with people.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy Program, recruit training and a probationary period of employment.
  • 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.