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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Officer

Pay: $67,696–$81,933/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: East Hartford, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 22 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$81,355 / year median in Connecticut

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time East Hartford, CT East Hartford Police Department Salary:

$67,696.00 - $81,933.00

Annually Closing Date:

12/31/2026

Essential Functions:

Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a cruiser. Continuously checks windows and doors of business establishments and of assigned private homes, investigates any suspicious conditions. Maintains continuous enforcement of motor vehicle laws, criminal statutes and local ordinances. Provides public services such as information, traffic control, emergency assists and rescues, found property, missing persons, and investigations. Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports. Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants. Provides testimony before special hearings and courts. Reports unsafe and hazardous conditions observed while on patrol. May be assigned to assist at the complaint desk and dispatch at Police Headquarters.

Requirements:

Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License. To qualify you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be a non-smoker. 0 Applicants must pass the CPCA written examination with a minimum score of 70%, must possess a current C.H.I.P. card and have a valid driver's license.

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