City of Hartford
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NOTE: The initial pay rate for Police Officers shall be five percent (5%) below the base rate for their first six (6) months of employment.
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; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
AGE: Must be 21 years of age by August 1, 2004.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. A COPY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. *Please contact the Personnel Department about other acceptable documentation.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Valid Driver’s License required. A COPY OF THE LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.
AGILITY TEST: See the attached.
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must pass a thorough medical examination.
VISION: Without correction, not less than 20/100, in both eyes; with correction not less than 20/30 in both eyes.
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. APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED.
APPLICATION FEE: In order for your application to be considered, a $25.00 money order or certified bank check payable to the City of Hartford must be submitted with the application. NO CASH or PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.
EXAMINATION
Open to all applicants who meet the above qualifications. The examination process consists of an agility test, a written test, an oral test, a drug test, a background investigation, polygraph examination, an interview with the Chief of Police, a psychological examination, physical examination and a working test/probationary period of one year (beginning on the date sworn in). All parts of examination are designed to determine the ability of applicants to learn and perform the duties of a Police Officer in a multi-culturally diverse environment. This examination is subject to all Federal, State and Municipal laws, rules and regulations.
HARTFORD RESIDENTS SHALL HAVE TEN PERCENT ADDED TO THEIR PASSING GRADE. A CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OF RESIDENTS WHO CLAIM THE TEN PERCENT. (SEE BACK FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENCY.)