Employment Opportunities

Police Officer Vacancies: 3 (Note: 2 of the vacant positions are currently unfunded and cannot be filled)

POLICE OFFICER:
We have concluded the 2010/2011 hiring process. We had anticipated hiring to fill our two, unfunded positions, however we have not received additional funding to fill those two vacant positions.
We will be requesting additional funding again this budget cycle, and we may be in a position to hire after July 1^st.
We anticipate that when we begin a new hiring process in 2012, it will be via www.PoliceApp.com.

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. The South Windsor Police Department offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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
7. Psychological Evaluation
8. Background Investigation
9. Physical Exam, Drug Screen, Cardiac Stress Test
10. Interview with Chief of Police

Note: Grooming Standards- Tattoos & Piercings:
The South Windsor Police Department does not permit facial piercings to be worn on duty and only female officers are permitted to wear 1 pair of small stud type earrings while on duty.
Tattoos may not be visible while in uniform (this includes short sleeve uniform shirts, and shorts worn by Bike Officers.)

For more information contact Sgt. Scott Custer at 860-648-6255, or scott.custer@southwindsor.org

For more information contact Sgt. Scott P. Custer at 860-648-6255, or by email at scott.custer@southwindsor.org

Information about the job opening:
The Position: The position of Community Service Officer provides for a challenging and vital police-support role within the Town of South Windsor. Community Service Officers perform a variety of non-hazardous police functions, allowing for the more efficient use of all personnel and an overall improvement of police services. The Town provides all necessary training consistent with the duties assigned to these officers. Community Service Officers assigned to the dispatch function operate the central switchboard, radio communications equipment, computer terminals and do related work. Dispatch staff receives requests for service via phone and in person; dispatch police, fire and medical resources as appropriate; transmits pertinent information to those units; keeps records of complaints and incidents and work extensively with computer aided dispatch programs and other computer databases.
Community Service Officers bid shifts and by seniority and this position requires the ability to work rotating shifts with varying days off. Applicants must be available to work any of the three daily shifts, including weekends and holidays. Dispatchers work a 40 hour work week with varying days off.

Minimum Qualifications: Eligible applicants must be a United States citizen, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, have vision correctable to 20/20, possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the time of appointment, have a good driving history and have no criminal record. Applicants must possess normal hearing and speech and be able to follow written and oral instructions, and perform tasks using common sense and good judgment to make decisions in routine and emergency situations.

Selection Process: Applicants must pass a battery of tests including written and audio simulation tests, a background investigation, and chief’s interview. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a progressive, community oriented police agency. South Windsor offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. A $10.00 non-refundable administrative fee will be collected at the time of the written test.

Compensation: Community Service Officer salaries start at $47,350 and employees receive health insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation time, as well as receiving town contributions to a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan.

The Department: South Windsor Police Services prides itself on being a service oriented law enforcement agency. The agency is deeply committed to maintaining a partnership with the community to provide the highest quality police services possible. The department employs 43 sworn personnel, 3 civilian employees, and 11 full-time Community Service Officers. Officers logged over 34,000 calls for service in 2010.

The Town: South Windsor covers 28.5 square miles and has approximately 25,000 residents. It is located northeast of Hartford, offering suburban living in a rural atmosphere. The development of the I-291 Corridor and the Buckland Gateway Zone will provide tremendous growth potential for the Town of South Windsor.

South Windsor has a Town Council/Town Manager form of government. The Town Manager is the chief executive officer, reporting to a nine-member Town Council that is elected at large.

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