Police Officer (Lateral)

About this role

<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3626/jobpostings/image/20250910064417_FACEBOOK COVER mobile friendly (1).png" style="width: 981px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" id="isPasted">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 crime suspects. Performs public service duties involving non-criminal calls for service, the preservation of peace and working with the community. Works 40 hours per week on a shift rotation schedule involving weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><br></div><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">This is a Hartford Police Union position.</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><strong>NOTE:&nbsp;</strong><u>Police Officers with proof of higher education that meet established criteria shall r

Requirements

<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><strong>Open to all applicants who are P.O.S.T. Certified by the State of Connecticut (Lateral Entry Candidates) who meet the following qualifications:</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;<br>Have been employed as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Connecticut for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of application <u><strong>AND</strong></u> have not had more than three (3) years of separation from a law enforcement unit at the date of hire.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text