Employment

RIDGEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

CLOSED Position: Police Officer – The Ridgefield Police Department is accepting applications from both entry level and Connecticut POSTC certified police officers for the position of Police Officer.

Description: Applicants must be eligible to meet all requirements established by POSTC and the Ridgefield Police Department.

Salary/Benefits: Salary $72,174 to $105,761 (Top step July 2023). 13 paid holidays, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Shift Differential, Tuition Assistance.

Selection Process: The selection process will include, at minimum, successful completion of:

• Written Examination
• Oral Board Examination
• Police Commission Oral Board Interview
• CHIP card – Physical ability assessment
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Assessment
• Medical Examination/Drug Screening, Stress Test, Eye Exam
• Extensive Background Investigation

Applications can be found at www.policeapp.com. Applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

Ridgefield Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority candidates, as well as military veterans, are encouraged to apply. Please note the department’s tattoo policy located at the following link. www.ridgefieldct.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif4916/f/pages/tattoo_policy.docx.pdf. Also, within one year of hire, officers must reside within 25 air miles of Ridgefield.