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Guilford Police Department is Hiring

Guilford Police Department is Hiring

Police Officer:

The Guilford Police Department is a CALEA and State of Connecticut certified police agency that is currently participating in the Spring 2023 SCCJA Police Officer testing process and will accept applications from successful candidates upon completion of  the SCCJA examination process.

  • Applicants must complete the on-line registration/application for testing at PoliceApp.com. Registration for the SCCJA Police Officer examination process is open until April 5, 2023.
  • The written examination is scheduled for April 13, 2023. The time and location are TBD.
  • The oral examination phase is scheduled for April 20 & 21, 2023. The time and location are TBD and applicants that successfully pass the written examination will be notified accordingly.
  • Applicants must have obtained a valid CHIP card by April 30, 2023 to continue in the testing/application process.
  • Applicants must successfully complete and pass all phases of this SCCJA examination process to be eligible for further consideration in the Guilford Police Department application/selection process.

o  The deadline for applications to the Guilford Police Department is May 8, 2023.

  • Salary range from $73,486.40 - $88,254.40

The Guilford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Police Dispatcher:

The Guilford Police Department is a CALEA and State of Connecticut certified police agency that is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Dispatcher.
This is a full- time, 40 hour per week position that requires work on weekends, holidays, etc. and the successful applicant must be willing to work any shift. A competitive wage and benefits package will be offered in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting salary is $20.30 per hour.

All candidates will be required to successfully complete and pass the following:

  • CPCA Dispatcher written examination – administered via PoliceApp.com.

           * Applicants must pass this exam to be eligible for further consideration in the selection process.

  • Oral interview.
  • Thorough background investigation.
  • Physical/medical examination.

Applicants must complete the on-line registration/application at PoliceApp.com, to participate in either the April 15 or April 30, 2023, CPCA Dispatcher written examinations. Applicants must also complete a Town of Guilford Employment Application and submit to:Human Resources, Guilford Town Hall, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437.
Town of Guilford Applications are available at Guilfordpd.com and www.guilfordct.gov.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00pm, Thursday, May 11, 2023. A copy of the Police Dispatcher job description is attached.

The Guilford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.