Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime suspects. Performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours per week on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.

 
Have been employed as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Connecticut for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of application AND have not had more than three (3) years of separation from a law enforcement unit at the date of hire.

P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATION: A valid State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council-Police Officer (P.O.S.T.) Certification, which must be current at the time of appointment. A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
DRIVER'S LICENSE: A valid driver's license is required. A COPY OF YOUR VALID LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must pass a thorough medical examination.

VERIFICATION: ALL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE VERIFIED. A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED. FALSIFICATION OF ANY INFORMATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE RECRUITMENT AND TESTING PROCESS AND WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION, IF HIRED.

• Online: Complete applications, including all required documents and fee submissions can be submitted online via PoliceApp.com/HartfordCT. Online applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm of the closing date.
• In-Person or Mail:In order for your application to be accepted, a $25.00 Money Order or Certified Bank Check payable to the "City of Hartford" must be submitted with the application and received no later than the closing date and time of this posting. Be sure to write your name, address, and Position of "Police Officer" on the Money Order or Bank Check. Cash and/or Personal Checks will not be accepted. This fee is non-refundable.

HOW TO APPLY:
Online: Complete applications, including all required documents and fee submissions can be submitted online via PoliceApp.com/HartfordCT. Online applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm of the closing date.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING PAYMENT AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE AT POLICEAPP.COM/HARTFORDCT MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. OF THE CLOSING DATE. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN PERSON OR BY MAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
ANTICIPATED EXAMINATION DATES ARE BELOW:

ORAL EXAMINATION: 05/03/2023
INFORMATIONAL SESSION: For more information regarding the informational sessions, please contact the Hartford Police Department's Recruitment Division at JoinHPD@hartford.gov or check online at Instagram at hartfordctpolice_recruitment.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL. PLEASE BE SURE TO ALSO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR CORRESPONDENCE. 
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