Ansonia Police Looking For Officer Candidates

The Ansonia Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Prior to submitting an application for the position of Police Officer with the City of Ansonia, we strongly urge candidates to read the documents that are linked in the upper right-hand corner at www.policeapp.com.

The deadline for submitting applications is May, 20, 2013.

Successful candidates must:

  • Be 21 years of age at time of appointment
  • Be U.S. citizens
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED
  • Have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony, any class A or class B misdemeanor, domestic violence convictions, Driving Under the Influence, Evading Responsibility, terminated for cause from a department of local, state or federal government, been dishonorably discharged from the military or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.

At a minimum, all candidates must successfully complete a written exam, oral board examination, physical agility, thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological interview, medical examination including drug screening. 

The written examination is tentatively scheduled for late early June, 2013. If chosen to participate, applicants will receive a confirmation e‑mail to include test location and time.

Applicants will be required to possess a current C.H.I.P. card valid on or before June 1, 2013. This C.H.I.P. card must be at the 40 percent standard. Go to www.CHIP-Inc.com for a schedule of C.H.I.P. test dates and registration information. 

The City of Ansonia offers an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. As of July 1, 2013 starting salary is $58,801 annually for non-certified applicants. Additional information is located on the recruitment and testing requirements” link on the www.policeapp.com web site.

Applications must be completed online at www.policeapp.com. There is a $38.00 non-refundable application fee due when application is submitted along with the $12.00 policeapp.com processing fee.

The Ansonia Police Department is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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