Police Officer

Salary : $67,696.00 - $81,933.00 Annually

Location : Town of East Hartford, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00288

Department: Police

Opening Date: 07/07/2025

Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION DEFINITION

The East Hartford Police Department is on the lookout for a driven individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills, who values teamwork and is eager to engage in a close-knit community where community policing is paramount. East Hartford boasts a diverse population of approximately 50,000 within an urban/suburban setting. The Police Department is integral in maintaining the town as an excellent place to live, work, and nurture a family.

We are accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. PLEASE APPLY VIA

Motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to the community are mandatory.

An application and additional information are available online at:

In the Town of East Hartford, we don't merely accept diversity - we celebrate, support, and flourish because of it for the betterment of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser.

Continuously checks windows and doors of business establishments and of assigned private homes, investigates any suspicious conditions.

Maintains continuous enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances.

Provides public services such as information, traffic control, emergency assists and rescues, found property, missing persons, and investigations.

Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports.

Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants.

Provides testimony before special hearings and courts.

Reports unsafe and hazardous conditions observed while on patrol.

May be assigned to assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at Police Headquarters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good written and oral communicative skills.

Mathematical ability sufficient to compile accurate statistical reports.

Exceptional ability to deal effectively and courteously with people.

Can act quickly and calmly in emergencies, remember details and have keen powers of observation.

Ability to analyze and solve problems. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSING

Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

To qualify you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be a non-smoker. Applicants must pass the CPCA written examination with a minimum score of 70%, must possess a current C.H.I.P. card and have a valid driver's license.