The Darien Police Department Is Now Accepting Rolling Applications from Certified Officers:
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Please contact Sgt. Robert Shreders at 203-662-5315 for further information.
SALARY RANGE: $60,519 to $82,284
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Sick leave, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, pension plan, group life insurance, group health insurance, longevity increases, tuition reimbursement. Opportunity for extra duty pay, 20-year retirement with no age limitation.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
Return or mail applications to:
Office of the Chief of Police
Darien Police Department
25 Hecker Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Works under immediate supervision of captain, lieutenant or sergeant as designated, who frequently review work for completeness and conformance to orders and regulations. Operates Department cruisers and/or walks foot patrol beat on assigned shifts. Maintains order and protects life and property. Investigates complaints, violations, and accidents completing all required written reports. Performs all related duties as required.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
Certified police officers who have maintained their certification for a minimum of two consecutive years. Candidates must have earned a minimum of 30 credits from an accredited college or university, and are required to attach a copy of their diploma or academic transcript(s) to their application at time of submission. A resume and copy of the candidate’s current certification must also be submitted with the application. Police officer candidates must meet acceptable standards of physical and mental health, being free of any physical, mental, or physiological condition that could impair essential job requirements, including significant personality disorder or substance abuse. Candidates must have normal hearing, normal color vision and depth perception, binocular vision, distance and near vision (with lenses) must be 20/30 each eye. Candidates must be free from felony and Class A or B misdemeanor convictions, and have a good educational and work history.
THE SELECTION PROCESS CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
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Application
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Written Examination
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Physical Fitness
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Oral Examination
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Polygraph Examination
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Psychological Examination
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Drug Screen
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Stress Test
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Medical Examination
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Comprehensive Background Investigation
Successful passing of the written examination, physical fitness testing, oral board and remainder of the selection process requirements as indicated does not guarantee employment by the Darien Police Department. The Town of Darien is an equal opportunity employer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Candidates must obtain a passing score on each part of the examination to be considered for succeeding parts.
Applicants who successfully complete the written examination with a minimum score of 70% will be eligible for the physical fitness testing.
As the needs of the Darien Police Department dictate, admission to the oral phase will be limited only to candidates who have successfully completed the physical fitness testing and score highest on the written phase.
The written examination will be conducted for the Town of Darien, Connecticut by a private testing agency.
Successful passing of written examination, physical fitness testing, oral board and the remainder of the selection process requirements stated does not guarantee employment by the Darien Police Department. The Town of Darien is an equal opportunity employer.
For additional information, please visit our web site www.darienpolice.org or call our Training Division at 203-662-5315 Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications may be obtained from the Office of Chief of Police, Police Headquarters, Darien, Connecticut, or may be downloaded via our website.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CHARGED A NON-REFUNDABLE $40.00 FILING FEE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “DARIEN POLICE DEPARTMENT”. INCLUDE YOUR FILING FEE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.