CHESHIRE, CT — The Cheshire Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer – both entry-level and POST-certified laterals.
"We are looking for a team player who's community-focused, professional, and dedicated to serving the beautiful and growing town of Cheshire!" police wrote in a post on Facebook.
"The Cheshire Police Department offers many special assignments and divisions including a Regional SWAT Team, School Resource Officer, Detective/Investigative Bureau, Traffic Division, Regional Crash Team, Peer Support Team, Honor Guard, Bicycle, Motorcycle, and ATV Patrols, Self-Defense Instructors, Police Cadets, and so much more. Our Officers regularly interact with the Cheshire community in many ways; always striving to create and retain connections with the people we serve!"
Read more from the police department below:
A little more about working at CPD:
Salary:
Entry-Level: $74,812.18 annually
Top Step: $108,641.21 annually
Benefits:
Competitive wage and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Town of Cheshire
Defined Pension Plan
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Competitive Health & Disability Insurance
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age. Complete and pass a written exam and physical fitness requirement using PoliceApp.com; oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical exams (including drug screening).
How to Apply:
Entry Level:
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Cheshire-CT.../56/
POST Certified Lateral Transfer:
https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Cheshire-CT.../168/
Contact Deputy Chief Mike Durkee at mdurkee@cheshirect.gov for more details.
Deadline: Apply by September 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
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