Branford Police Looking for a Few Good Officers

April 15 is the deadline for all interested applicants to apply for the two open police officer positions with . Download the application and hiring brochure attached to this story.

Branford Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of lateral entry (which means a move to Branford from another police department) or new recruit police officers. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Connecticut POSTidentification with at least two years experience and a valid driver’s license. Please see other requirements below. The salary is $49,360-$63,900 (overtime and educational incentives are available).

Currently, the Branford Board of Police Commissioners report there have been 45 applicants including three lateral candidates.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid Connecticut POSTCidentification with at least 2 years experience
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be able to pass examinations that include written, oral, physical agility, polygraph, psychological and medical along with an intensive background.
• Must be a non-smoker.

Application Deadline:

• April 15, 2012
• Applications can be obtained at the Branford Police Department, 33 Laurel St, Branford, CT 06405, or downloaded here. If you need further information call 203-481-4241.

Important Dates for Applicants:

• Sunday – April 15, 2012: Application Deadline
• Friday – April 27, 2012: Written Exam (evening)
• Saturday – April 28, 2012: Physical Agility Exam
• Monday – Friday May 7-14, 2012: Oral Interview Exam (1 hour interview on scheduled day)
• May 21 – June 8, 2012: Polygraph and Psychological Assessment (candidates will be notified of individual dates and times)
• Monday – Friday June 11 – 15, 2012: Medical Exam (Medical Assessment by Town’s Physician – candidates will be notified of individual dates and times)
• Thursday – July 5, 2012: Recruit Orientation 
• Friday – July 13, 2012: Begin POST Recruit Academy Class for 22 weeks