What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Newport Police Department?
The City of Newport encompasses 6 square miles and is home to about 5,000 residents. The Newport Police Department is the only Full-Time Police Department inside of Orleans County. At minimum there are two Officers on per shift and they work rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Other incentives include;
- Night Shift Differential Pay
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Certification Pay Incentives
- 457 Deferred Compensation
- Plan D Retirement
- AFLAC
- Prior LEO Employment Credit
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
We offer ample opportunity for Over-Time as we take part in Operation Stonegarden to include Roving Patrols, Marine Patrols, ATV Patrols, and Snowmobile Patrols. We also are active with Speed and DUI Enforcement Patrols.
We actively participate in the SIU (Sexual Investigation Unit) Program, the NVDTF (Northern Vermont Drug Task Force) have an established K-9 Program and SRO (School Resource Officer) Program. Our Officers far exceed the minimum training requirements as we have a heavy emphasis on high quality training.
Requirements that must be met prior to consideration for employment are; U.S. Citizenship, High School diploma or GED equivalent, a valid driver’s license, no illicit drug use for one (1) year prior to application submittal, no convictions for felony crimes or any crime involving moral turpitude, and no domestic abuse orders in effect from any state or U.S. territory. Below you will find a step-by-step checklist outlining the process by which the Newport Police Department selects individuals for employment as a sworn police officer.
- Letter of intent, resume and job application to be completed and submitted to the Newport Police Department.
- Written and physical fitness tests to be completed with a passing score at the VT Police Academy. The written test is similar to the S.A.T. and is based upon mathematics and reading comprehension. No prior law enforcement knowledge is required for the written exam. The physical fitness standards are available on the VT Criminal Justice Training Council’s website at http://vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/three/physical-training-standards. If both tests are passed you will take a standardized psychological evaluation. This is not pass/fail. Results are assessed by a qualified professional psychologist. The testing process costs $30.00 per person and you must be sponsored by this agency to attend.
- Internal second level review by Newport Police Department.
- Oral board interview.
- Conditional offer of employment and fingerprinting.
- Background investigation.
- Polygraph.
- Command staff review.
- Medical examination to include drug screening.
Application is available at: https://www.newportvermont.org/documents/npd-police-officer-application/
Pay: $28.88 - $45.86 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $46