The Enfield Police Department Is Accepting Applications for

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS

• Interested candidates should apply via PoliceApp:

https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Enfield-CT-Police-Officer-Jobs/438/

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Town of Enfield is located in north central Connecticut on the border with Massachusetts. The population is approximately 46,000. The Enfield Police Department is a nationally and state accredited agency. There are approximately 101 sworn officers within the department. Divisions include Patrol, Detective, & Traffic. These divisions are further broken down to provide opportunities for officers to work in positions such as Community Policing Team, School Resource Officer, K9 Unit, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, & Drone Unit. We also participate in the regional Metro Traffic Services traffic enforcement unit, and the Capitol Region Emergency Services Team. Each prior year of service will be equivalent to a step-in pay. For seven years of prior service, the Certified Officer will start at the highest level which is Level 7.

Uniformed officers work eight-hour days with five days on followed by three days off. The following week consists of five on and two off. Officers bid by seniority for one of six shifts per day. Certified officers advance one pay step for each year of certification up to top step (7 years). The Enfield Police Department also offers educational incentive pay, defined Benefit retirement plan, plus Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). Salary: $75,691 to $91,728.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Duties involve routine police work, following clearly prescribed standard police practice, and involving straightforward application of readily understood department rules and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, patrol and surveillance, traffic control and enforcement, report writing, crisis response, community engagement, emergency medical response, and court testimony.

METHOD OF TESTING AND SELECTION

• Application Review
• Oral Interview (70%)
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological Examination
• Drug Screen
• Medical Examination
• Chief's Interview
• Hired

As a condition of obtaining and continued employment with the Town of Enfield Police Department, all police officers hired on or after July 1, 2018, shall adhere to the following standards regarding Body Art:

1. No sworn member of the department shall have any tattoo, scarification, or brand that is visible while on-duty in the summer uniform (short sleeve shirt and trousers).

2. Prior to the commencement of employment an applicant will be required to identify any tattoos, brandings or body art that could potentially place them in violation of this policy.

The Enfield Police Employees Association union contract can be viewed here: https://enfield-ct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22497/Police-Contract-2022-2024-PDF

Please direct questions regarding this position to droche@enfield.org

DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN'S STATUS IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. THE TOWN OF ENFIELD ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THIS LEGISLATION. EOE/AA/M/F

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,691.00 - $91,728.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person