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East Hampton Police Department - Police Officer
$80,010.25 - $99,426.68
Benefits:
- 20-year retirement (Pension).
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Ability to purchase up to 5 years of prior military or police service.
- Cost of Living adjustment at age 62 (1% annually on July 1)
- 3% General wage increases in 2027 & 2028.
- Up to 25 vacation days annually.
Essential Functions
- Essential Functions: Enforce State laws and Town of East Hampton ordinances, maintain order, crime prevention efforts, make arrests, and perform related work as required.
A completed application package must be submitted online via PoliceApp to be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
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- Twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
- High School or General Educational Development G.E.D. Diploma.
- Must possess and maintain a Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, to include: Polygraph, medical and psychological examination, drug testing, physical agility, and written tests. Other special requirements may apply.
Method of Selection
Written Examination:
The written examination will be administered through the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). Information on the upcoming testing dates and how to register for a particulate date can be found by going to CPCAnet.org and then click on Jobs & Training and then Entry Level Testing to register. The minimum passing score on the written examination will be based on an acceptable passing rate as determined by CPCA. You must pass the written examination to be eligible to be invited to the oral board interview. Candidates who fail to achieve the minimum passing score on the written examination will be disqualified from any further consideration for the position. (The Town of East Hampton reserves the right to administer additional written examinations at its discretion)
Oral Board Interview:
The last phase of the examination for Police Officer will be an interview before a panel of police and/or personnel representatives. This phase of the examination is designed to aid in the determination of a candidate’s maturity, communication skills and motivation for the position. The Town of East Hampton reserves the right to limit the number of candidates who are invited to the oral interview. Candidates who have passed the written exam but who have failed this portion of the exam will be disqualified at this time from any further consideration for the position of Police Officer.
Background Investigation:
A thorough background and character investigation will be conducted for the specific purpose of obtaining pertinent data for the East Hampton Police Department to consider in determining suitability for employment as a Police Officer. Eligible candidates will be requested to authorize a release of personal information, including but not limited to educational, financial/credit agencies and institutions, medical history, employment history, legal complaints, arrests or convictions and motor vehicle history.
- The East Hampton Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ehpdrecruitment@easthamptonct.gov
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