Police Officer

The Clinton Police Department is an organization of well-trained, dedicated and disciplined men and women who work together to make Clinton a safe community to live and work. The Clinton Police Department is a professional law enforcement agency dedicated to providing unparalleled service to the community we serve. The testing and selection process is very competitive. We encourage applicants to review our eligibility requirements and prepare as much as possible.

The Clinton Police Department serves our citizens and visitors with professionalism, honor, and respect in order to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance the quality of life for everyone in Clinton.

The Patrol Division is the heart of the department and the most visible to the citizens of Clinton. The Patrol Division provides year round emergency response, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering approximately 42 square miles and a population of over 27,000 residents. Patrol officers remain committed to providing high quality, professional law enforcement services with an emphasis on problem solving.