The Town of Farmington is accepting certified and non-certified applications for Police Officer on a rolling basis.  We will collect applications and contact qualified applicants as positions become available.  This may take up to several months.  

Salary range is $79,946 - $105,556 with an attractive benefit package. The Farmington Police Department is a modern, progressive, CALEA Accredited agency, seeking to hire the most qualified individuals to join our team. The Town of Farmington is an equal opportunity employer; minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. For additional information about our department, please visit our web site at: http://www.farmington-ct.org/departments/police-department or visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/farmingtonpoliceCT/ 

The collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Farmington and the Fraternal Order of Police can be found at: https://www.farmington-ct.org/home/showpublisheddocument/26049/638071405072930000

Applicants must:

1. Be at least 21 years old and of superior moral character;
2. Be a citizen of the United States of America;
3. Hold a valid driver’s license;
4. Candidates must not have been convicted of any felony, class A or B misdemeanor, domestic violence crimes, or any act which would constitute perjury or false statement;
5. A four-year college degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or related field preferred. 

Candidates must:

1. successfully complete the Cooper physical agility test*;
2. pass written tests and multiple interviews*; and
3. pass a thorough background investigation that will include a polygraph examination, a psychological interview, and a comprehensive medical examination including drug screening.

*All candidates will be asked to complete a written test and the Cooper physical agility test even if they have a current CHIP card.  In order to participate in the physical agility test, all candidates must provide a completed Medical Approval Form signed by a certified physician which will be provided to you, along with a recruitment process timeline when a position becomes available.

Successfully hired candidates shall refrain from smoking at any time as a condition of employment.

To apply for this position, email the completed employment application below to Devon Aldave at AldaveD@farmington-ct.org.

APPLICATION (EMAIL TO ALDAVED@FARMINGTON-CT.ORG)

Job Description

Medical Approval Form

Physical Agility Standards

The Town of Farmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you wish to withdraw your application at any point, please notify the Town Manager’s Office at (860) 675-2350.