Police Officer Certified

Suffield, CT
Suffield Police Department

Salary: $69,014.40 to $90,688.00.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.