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The South Windsor Police Department will begin the recruiting process in the next few weeks to fill
two of the following positions:

POLICE OFFICER: The Town of South Windsor anticipates filling 2 of the open Police Officer positions in the near future. Funding for the other two vacant positions has been cut from the 2010/11 budget. Note: We will be conducting this hiring process using www.policeapp.com The link to the South Windsor process should be open in early September. A valid CHIP card will be required to take the written examination. The written examination will take place in late October and oral board interviews will be conducted in November. The background investigation and other phases of the process will then be completed in order to hire successful candidates in early 2011. We have seats reserved in the February 2011 P.O.S.T. class.

Eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, with a college degree preferred; possess a valid Connecticut driver's license or the ability to obtain one by the time of appointment; have a good driving history; be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment; have no criminal record. Applicants must pass a battery of tests including written, physical agility, oral, polygraph, psychological and physical examinations as well as an extensive background investigation. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a progressive, community oriented police agency. South Windsor offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. For more information contact Sgt. Scott Custer at 860-648-6255. EOE

Questions/Hardship Issues: While we strongly encourage you to file an application at www.policeapp.com via the above link, you are always welcome to call us if there are issues or hardships that prevent you from doing so. Please contact Sergeant Scott Custer at (860) 648-6255 or by email at scott.custer@southwindsor.org.

If you successfully complete the initial testing you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the hiring process.

The hiring of a police officer is a multiple phase process. Generally, it includes the following.

1. Application
2. Written Exam
3. Physical Assessment (CHIP)
4. Oral Interview Panel
5. Personal History Questionnaire
6. Polygraph Exam (2)
7. Psychological Evaluation
8. Background Investigation
9. Physical Exam, Drug Screen, Stress Test
10. Interview with Chief of Police

The Town of South Windsor is no longer accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher to be held on file. We
are currently at full staffing levels and any future position openings will be posted here.

General Statement of Duties: Operates central switchboard, radio communications equipment, computer terminals; does related work as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Chief of Police who issues instructions and checks work for conformance with established procedures.

Examples of Duties: Operates central switchboard, routes calls to appropriate offices, receives and types complaints and requests for services, dispatches police, fire, medical and public works units, transmits information to and from police, fire, medical and public works personnel and other agencies on such matters as crimes, fires, accidents, escapes, missing and wanted persons, stolen property and emergencies via telephone, radio and computer, keeps records of messages, complaints, and information received and transmitted, clerical, typing and statistical work in connection with routine records.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skill and Ability: Ability to speak English language clearly, ability to operate a variety of communications equipment, ability to work effectively with others, clerical aptitude, ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Experience and Training: Graduation from high school with some experience as a telephone operator or an equivalent combination of employment and training which will provide the skills, knowledge and ability required by the class.

NOTE: Employees hired for this position are classified as Community Service Officer (CSO). Generally, CSOs receive cross training in animal control and other non-hazardous public service duties.