Middlebury CT Police Officer

The Middlebury (CT) Police Department is dedicated to creating a better quality of life for the citizens of Middlebury. Our Police Department provides contemporary and community focused law enforcement and related services to more than 7,000 residents. Our officers respond to calls for service and assistance as necessary and utilize partnerships with other agencies to solve complex problems dealing with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all Town neighborhoods. Our officers are highly trained, and our progressive department is guided by its core values of Service, Integrity, and Respect.

With a department of Middlebury's size we can offer those who want a fulfilling and progressive career in law enforcement with a variety of assignments and opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves in offering the best equipment, training, and technology to our officers.

The Department is currently recruiting to fill an open position and is looking for ambitious, career focused candidates seeking the next move in their career in law enforcement.

Job Functions & Duties:

• On an assigned shift, operate a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and respond to disturbances of law and order
• Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls and complaints; investigate crimes, traffic accidents, and domestic disputes
• Issue traffic citations; serve warrants and summonses; make arrests and testify in court
• Direct traffic, provide police escorts, perform residential and commercial checks
• Fill out arrest records, prepare reports and records, transport prisoners
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3-5 years of prior related experience, and must be a POST certified Police Officer
• Possess an active and valid CT driver’s license with a clear record
• Be in excellent physical and mental condition as determined by comprehensive pre-employment examinations
• Be able to pass a 14-panel Ishihara Vision Test for color blindness
• Have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school diploma recognized by the CT Department of Education, or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). An Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in a related field of study is preferred
• Be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions
• Not be a current user of illegal drugs
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants should complete our Application for Employment that can be found on our website www.mcinnisinc.com; and also submit a letter of interest describing why you are applying for this position and what special experience and values you would bring to MPD if selected.   Applications should be submitted as noted above and emailed to Sarah DePeters ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) at McInnis Inc. our HR Service Provider.   Questions regarding the application process may also be directed to her at 203.997.2028.

 

 

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