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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN
MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Monroe Police Department is one of the most progressive departments in Fairfield County in the areas of continuous training, special services to the community and technology. New recruits can look forward to personal and professional growth.
The Police Department's authorized staff consists of 39 full-time officers, 5 part-time officers, a full-time Animal Control Officer with 5 Assistant Animal Control Officers and 1 full-time Park Ranger.
Officers assigned to the Patrol Division work permanent 6 month shift assignments. A Patrol Officer works a shift schedule that consists of 5 days on, 3 days off and then 5 days on and 2 days off.
Persons interested in becoming a police officer must:
Be a United States Citizen
20 years old at the time of testing and 21 years old by the start of academy training
Have no Felony, Class A or B Misdemeanor arrests
Hold a valid Connecticut Driver's license
Be a high school graduate or G.E.D.
Be in good health
Prospective candidates will be required to:
Pass a physical agility test (CHIP card)
Pass a written examination and obtain a satisfactory score on a writing assessment
Pass oral review boards
Pass medical and psychological examinations
Submit to a polygraph test.
Police Officers in Monroe enjoy the following benefits;
Competitive wages
Excellent Medical, Dental and Prescription insurance
12 Paid Holidays
Progressive Vacation leave
Progressive Longevity Bonus
Uniform cleaning allotment
Tuition reimbursement program / College Incentive Pay
Uniforms and equipment supplied by the department
State managed Municipal Retirement Plan
Information on recruitment can be obtained by contacting the office of the Chief of Police at (203) 261-3622.
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The Monroe Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.