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Updated August 17, 2010
The South Windsor Police Department
will begin the recruiting process in the next few weeks to fill
two of the following positions:
Police Officer
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Police Officer Vacancies: 4 (2 are
currently funded and will be filled)
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
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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
Community Service Officer - Public Safety Dispatcher Openings:
0
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.
South Windsor Police Services
151 Sand Hill Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
Applications can be downloaded:
Public Safety Dispatcher
Application & EEOC Information Form
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.
Physical Requirements: Applicants must possess normal hearing and
speech.
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.
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