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POLICE OFFICER Town of Simsbury
The Simsbury Police Department is a State Accredited organization striving to provide the highest quality service to our community. We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated people who are interested in a rewarding career as a law enforcement professional.
The Town of Simsbury Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Salary Range is $50,239 – $69,969 with a generous benefit plan. Minimum eligibility requirements at time of hire are: U.S. citizen, 21 years of age or older, valid motor vehicle operator's license; no criminal convictions for any felony or class A or B misdemeanors, high school graduate or GED. Testing will include written exam, oral exam, physical agility exam (valid CHIP certification required), extensive background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and a drug screen. A job description is available upon request. Closing Date: October 06, 2008 at 4:00 pm. EEOE. All applications will be shared with the Canton, Connecticut Police
Department.
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Emergency Services Information
For Police, Fire, or Medical Emergency - DIAL 911
Routine Police Calls - (860) 658-3100
Crime Tip Line - (860) 658-3143
The Police Department plays an important role in maintaining the quality of life within the community. Responsible for maintaining civil order, preventing crime, protecting life and property, and educating the community in ways and means of preserving peace, the Police Department is the only Town agency that provides emergency and routine community services twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Police Department has 35 sworn officers augmented by 9 full-time and 3 part-time civilian personnel. The Department consists of two primary divisions: Patrol and Administrative Services. The Patrol Division provides around-the-clock immediate response to calls for service, while the Administrative Division provides all other support services. The Administrative Division consists of: Detective Unit, which is responsible for investigation of serious crime, Training Unit & Professional Standards, which is responsible for police training and accreditation activities, Community Services Unit, which is responsible for a variety of community and neighborhood services, including traffic surveys and public education, the Communications Unit, which is responsible for receiving and dispatching calls for service, and the Records Unit, which is
responsible for processing, collection and filing of all police and related reports.
The Department also employs a full-time Animal Control Officer who is responsible for enforcing all laws pertaining to dogs. In addition, the Animal Control Officer maintains up-to-date files on all dog licenses; ensures dogs are properly licensed; impounds stray dogs; and handles all animal bite cases.
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