Entry Level Police Officer

Job Description

Entry Level Police Officer | The City of Danbury Police Department

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at The City of Danbury Police Department, located in Danbury, CT. The department, comprising 160 sworn Officers, serves a diverse population of approximately 90,000 across 44 square miles, known for its rich history as “Hat City” on the New York border. This role is crucial in achieving the department’s mission to provide an environment free from the fear of crime, ensuring residents enjoy a high quality of life and the entire Danbury community can prosper. Officers contribute directly to the safety and well-being of this vibrant city.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Danbury, CT
• Pay: $68499–$97325 yearly (before incentives and extra duty opportunities)
• Mission: Provide an environment that is free from the fear of crime, where people can enjoy a high quality of life, and the entire Danbury community can prosper.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Actively contribute to fostering an environment free from the fear of crime within the City of Danbury.
• Work to ensure residents of Danbury enjoy a high quality of life through dedicated public service.
• Play a direct role in supporting the prosperity of the entire Danbury community.
• Serve as a sworn Entry Level Police Officer, upholding the law across 44 square miles of the city.
• Engage with a greatly diverse population to maintain peace and order.

The Must-Haves
• Background: No specific degree mentioned, Early Career level.
• Experience: Possess a valid C.H.I.P. card with an expiration date after the closing date of this posting. Achieved a passing score on the CT Police Chief’s Association exam within the past six (6) months.
• Skills: Physical fitness and endurance sufficient to meet C.H.I.P. test standards. Demonstrated foundational knowledge of policing principles required to pass the CT Police Chief’s Association exam.