Employment

APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT
Visit the Town’s Human Resources / Employment Opportunities page for job postings. Basic requirements for Police Officer or Telecommunicator positions are listed below.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
1. Application Process

Application
Written Testing
Oral Review Board
Background Investigation

2. Conditional Offer pending the following:

Polygraph
Firearm Qualification
Psychological Examination

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

U.S. Citizen
No Felony Convictions
Must be at least 21 Years of Age
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must successfully pass an oral interview and background investigation
Must successfully complete a polygraph examination
Must successfully pass a physical, drug screen, and psychological evaluation

BENEFITS AND SALARY

Starting Annual Salary $40,443 while in BLET (increases to $42,465 upon sworn status)
Salary Range $42,465 - $66,413 (starting salary varies based on the applicant’s prior experience, education and training)
Longevity pay each December $250 - $2000 based on years of service if all requirements are met
Take home car (must live within 20 miles of contiguous town limits)
Up to $4,000 per year for tuition reimbursement
$240 annual gym/fitness center reimbursement (must go at least 4 times per month)
88-96 paid holiday hours per year
80-160 hours paid vacation annually, based on years of service
96 hours sick leave per year, accumulated indefinitely
Medical/dental/vision coverage offered
Law Enforcement Local Government Retirement System
Qualifying sworn officers receive an additional separation allowance at retirement
401k plan, contributions made by town (5% annually)
Uniforms and equipment furnished by the police department
Patrol officers work non-rotating 12-hour day or night shifts with every other weekend off (3-day weekend)
Worker’s Compensation insurance
Paid life insurance equal to an annual salary
Fitness center within the police department