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Bethel Police Department is Hiring

Applications are being accepted online for an entry-level police officer.

BETHEL, CT — The Bethel Police Department is hiring. Non-Certified (Entry Level) applicants are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • At least 21 years of age as of September 2019
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Must not have tattoos on the face, head, hand, mouth or neck. Additional exposed tattoos subject to department policy review. Upon appointment, no new tattoos which are exposed while the employee is in uniform of the day.
  • Must have CHIP Card (40th percentile)
  • No felony, class 'A' or class 'B' misdemeanor convictions

Testing Requirements:

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  • CPCA Written Exam (75 percent or higher)
  • Possible Additional Physical Agility Exam to be held by the Bethel Police Department

**Additional points to be given for Military Veterans and Education**

Anticipated salary range starts at $54,849-$78,363. Benefits include 25 year pension (60 percent; 70 percent at 30 years), 457 Deferred Compensation Program, Education Incentive, Tuition Assistance and Holiday Pay.

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Application information and forms package may be downloaded by visiting the PoliceApp website at www.PoliceApp.com/BethelCT

Please direct questions regarding this position to spugner@bethelpd.com

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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