Police Officer

General Statement of Duties
Performs police patrol and investigation work in protecting life and property and enforce laws and ordinances on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or in a patrol car, van, patrol vessel or light truck. Patrol tasks performed according to departmental rules and regulations following general and special instructions from officers of higher rank, who review work methods through personal inspection and discussion. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies involving an element of personal danger and demands firm, courteous treatment of the public at all times. A Police Officer may be assigned to any of several specific assignments requiring skill and ability learned on the job.

Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited college or 60 college credits or 2 years of U.S. military experience or the equivalent (2 years certified police officer) and work experience in meeting and dealing with a variety of people under varying circumstances or equivalent.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

No person shall be appointed to the Greenwich Police Department unless a citizen of the United States, Permanent Legal Resident, or a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), pursuant to General Notice 25-05 of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ – All communication/notifications regarding the recruiting and testing process will be sent to candidates via email only.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. If you do not attend or successfully complete any portion of the testing process, you will be disqualified from the recruitment and will not be eligible for further consideration.

*Complete Health & Injury Prevention (C.H.I.P.) – Physical Ability Assessment*
Along with the application, candidates must submit a copy of their valid CHIP card, issued July 1, 2025 or after. Candidates who do not yet have a valid C

Please apply on-line and read and follow all instructions with the link provided.

“Town of Greenwich is dedicated to Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity”