NOTE: The initial pay rate for Police Officers shall be five percent (5%) below the base rate for their first six (6) months of employment.

POSITION
Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminal suspects; and performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

AGE: Must be 21 of age by April 1, 2003.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED*.
A COPY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. 
*Please contact the Personnel Department about other acceptable documentation.

DRIVER’S LICENSE: Valid Driver’s License required.
A COPY OF THE LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must pass a thorough medical examination.

VISION: Without correction, not less than 20/100, in both eyes; with correction not less than 20/30 in both eyes.

UNITED STATES CITIZEN: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

ALL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE VERIFIED. A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED. FALSIFICATION OF ANY INFORMATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE RECRUITMENT AND TESTING PROCESS. 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED.

EXAMINATION

Open to all applicants who meet the above qualifications. The examination process consists of a physical agility test, a written test, an oral test, a drug test, a background investigation, polygraph examination, an interview with the Chief of Police, a psychological examination, physical examination and a working test/probationary period of one year (beginning on the date sworn in). All parts of examination are designed to determine the ability of applicants to learn and perform the duties of a Police Officer in a multi-culturally diverse environment. This examination is subject to all Federal, State and Municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Employment Benefits Include:  Health Plan and Hospitalization, Paid Vacations and Holidays, Retirement Plan, Group Life Insurance, Sick Leave.

Veteran's Preference:  Preferential points may be given to eligible veterans.  Check with the Personnel Department.  If requesting an application please be sure to request the veteran's preference points form as well.

RESIDENCY INFORMATION
HARTFORD RESIDENTS SHALL HAVE TEN PERCENT ADDED TO THEIR PASSING GRADE. A CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OF RESIDENTS WHO CLAIM THE TEN PERCENT. 

CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT

In order to qualify for residency with the City of Hartford Personnel Rules and Regulations, the City of Hartford requires that you provide irrefutable evidence to substantiate that at the date of your application for employment you are domiciled in the City of Hartford.

For the purpose of this Request, "DOMICILED" is defined to be "that place where an individual has his/her true, fixed and permanent home, where he or she normally eats and sleeps and maintains his or her normal personal and household effects."

You are required to complete and submit this form at the time of your application for employment. You must also be prepared to submit any additional documentation, as the Director of Personnel may require. This information will be subject to verification during the background investigation.

NOTICE: THE APPLICANTS BEARS THE BURDEN TO SHOW LEGAL DOMICILE. ANY FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OR DISMISSAL.

For more information or to discuss the status of an application contact: 
The City of Hartford Department of Personnel
Municipal Building
550 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06103  
Telephone (860) 543-8590