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The South Windsor Police Department
is no longer accepting applications for the following positions:

POLICE OFFICER: The Town of South Windsor is no longer accepting applications for the position of Police Officer to be held on file. Funding for our two vacant positions has been cut from the 09/10 budget. We do not anticipate the opening of any positions in the immediate future. Should a vacancy arise, we will conduct the next hiring process using www.policecertification.com

Applicants wishing to be notified when the next hiring process begins are invited to file a letter of interest to be held on file. An email is also acceptable and should be directed to Sgt. Scott Custer at scott.custer@southwindsor.org.

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

PICKUP: Applications may be picked up at Police Headquarters at 151 Sand Hill Road, South Windsor, CT.

MAIL: While we strongly encourage you to download and print the application from the above link, you are always welcome to call us and we will mail an application to you. Contact Sergeant Scott Custer at (860) 648-6255 or by email at scott.custer@southwindsor.org.

NOTE: The application package mailed or picked up is the same as the documents that can be downloaded above.

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.