Bloomfield - Certified Police Officer $82.878 Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Quick Apply

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Bloomfield Police Department is currently accepting applications from current Connecticut P.O.S.T.C. Certified Police Officers for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. Applicants must be either active Connecticut P.O.S.T.C certified police officers in good standing with their current department, or have retired in good standing, still having Connecticut P.O.S.T.C Police Officer certification status.

None. Residents of Bloomfield and Military veterans will receive additional points on final scores. Residents will be required to submit proof of residency and military veterans will be required to submit a DD-214 by the day of the written examination. Candidates must be U. S. citizens.

Criminal Convictions: Candidates must have no criminal record revealing any conviction, under federal or state law, of any felony, or any conviction of any Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or of any crime in any other jurisdiction that would if committed in this state, constitute a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or any act which would constitute perjury or false statements. All other criminal records will be evaluated during the background investigation.

1. Written Examination:
   Town of Bloomfield will administer its own Written Examination. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the date, time and location of a written examination.
2. Oral Panel Examination:
   Candidates who successfully pass the written examination with a 70% or above will progress to the oral panel examination. Candidates taking the oral panel exam will be notified of the date, location and time via e-mail.
3. Background Investigation
   Upon successful completion of the oral panel exam, candidate's background and character will be investigated, including criminal record, driving record, employment record, military record and educational record and other related areas. A psychological examination, drug examination, medical examination and polygraph examination will be administered prior to final employment offer. The polygraph examination will include investigation and background areas mentioned above and including; medical history, financial history, gambling history, criminal activities including illegal use of drugs, illegal sexual activities and subversive, revolutionary or gang involvement activities. Personal data, prior conduct in police/security/corrections fields and basic honesty, integrity and thefts.

• Candidates may re-apply.
• Applications accepted online only at www.policeapp.com. Open recruitment - no deadline. For information contact Human Resources Department located in the Town Hall, 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 860-769-3544.

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format must contact The Human Resources Department at 860-769-35344 or at rmatias@bloomfieldct.gov.

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.