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Police Officer Recruitment Click here for an application and required materials Click to download a recruiting brochure The West Hartford Police Department currently has an open competitive examination for candidates for the position of Police Officer. This position is general duty police work involving responsibility for the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection and investigation of crime; and for maintaining law and order. Assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established police rules and procedures. Police Officers must use their own judgment and act without supervision in meeting emergencies. Work is reviewed through reports, on-the-job inspection and observations of results obtained. Minimum Requirements Age: Twenty-one (21) years of age. Applicants who are twenty (20) years old may take the examination; however, they will not be considered for appointment until their 21st birthday. Please state your date of birth in the space provided on the application. Education: Associates Degree or equivalency (60 credit hours) at an accredited college/university; or four years active military experience; or a Connecticut certified police officer at the time of application. Candidates must provide a college/university transcript documenting the completion of an Associates Degree or credit hour equivalency, or a copy of the DD214 form documenting four years of active military experience, or a copy of their current police certification with their application materials. License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving history in accordance with the Town of West Hartford's Safe Driving Record policy. An individual may not be considered for appointment if he or she has had a major violation conviction within a three year period; four or more motor vehicle violations other than major within a three year period; or suspension or revocation of a license for any reason in the past five years. A valid Connecticut Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Residency Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and shall be required to reside within thirty (30) minutes travel time of headquarters prior to the completion of the probationary period. Physical Examination: Must meet department physical fitness standards at the 50th percentile level certified through CHIP, Inc., prior to application. A copy of valid CHIP certification card (both front and back) must accompany application materials. A post-offer pre-employment physical examination is required prior to appointment in accordance with department standards. |
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