Police Patrol Officer jobs in Bridgeport, CT

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Bridgeport Police Department

Salary and Benefits: $69,118.00 - $82,955.00 per year. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal employees; these benefits include retirement pension administered by CMERS (Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life, disability, paid leave, paid holidays, 457(b) deferred compensation plan (employee paid), and other voluntary employee paid benefits. This is a unionized position.

To Apply: Please visit www.PoliceApp.com/Bridgeport

Accepting complete submissions until the position is filled.

(Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport)
This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and drug testing.

Municipal Profile

The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east; with an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, and a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. The city has a Mayor-City Council form of government. The City’s Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City and serves four-year term(s). The City Council, which acts as the City’s legislative body, consists of twenty (20) members elected for two-year terms.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Bridgeport. Duties include investigating complaints, disturbances, accidents, and reported criminal activities; testifying in court; training new police officers; responding to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detecting, apprehending and arresting criminals; enforcing laws and ordinances as well as providing traditional and non-traditional service to the community; and performing a variety of specialized duties as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with Department rules and regulations, the constitution of the United State of America and the State of Connecticut.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work, or logically assigned to the position.

• Patrols a designated city area to preserve law and order, prevents and discovers the commission of crime, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, aiding victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.
• Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations.
• Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives.
• Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes.
• Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required.
• Makes written and/or verbal reports in accordance with department directives and law on forms for such purpose. Including the processing of intendent reports with accurate detail and factual information.
• Answers calls and investigates complaints, disturbances and reported criminal activities; answers calls involving fires, automobile accidents, robberies and related misdemeanors and felonies.
• Gathers evidence, locates and interviews witnesses, makes arrests; prepares investigative data and case information for prosecution at crime scenes.
• Investigates family disputes, public disturbances; makes arrests or resolves minor problems directly; prepares complaint and investigation reports.
• Investigates accidents; provides first aid to the injured; takes safeguards to prevent further accidents; interviews principals and witnesses; takes written statements; takes necessary preventive or corrective measures.
• Cooperates in the prosecution of criminal offenders by court testimony, grand jury testimony and at coroner's inquests.
• Performs traffic control duties; operates radar traffic control unit; apprehends violators and issues traffic tickets; directs traffic at intersections; issues parking tickets.
• Trains new police officers to use equipment; orients new police officers to the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs community policing functions.
• Attend public events to promote the services provided by the Bridgeport Police Department.
• May be directed to meet with local officials and community leaders to discuss community needs.
• Ensures the protection of confidential data by monitoring and controlling access to department systems and files.
• May prepare a variety of documents (e.g., email, meeting summaries, memos, letters, briefing documents, statistical and narrative reports, etc.) to answer questions, obtain information, and document findings, decisions, and recommendations using word processing, email, spreadsheet, and database programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for a Police Officer certification and/or lateral transfer in Connecticut, an officer must meet all relevant requirements established by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Trainings Council (POST), some of which include but not limited to:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be atleast twenty-one (21) years of age.
• High School Graduate or have passed the General Educational Development test (GED).
• A valid Connecticut's Driver's License.
• Not dismissed from any former law enforcement unit(s) for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
• Did not resign or retire from a police officer position while under investigation for malfeasance.
• Did not resign or retire from a police officer position while under investigation for serious misconduct.
• Must be a Certified Police Officer or State Trooper; and has successfully passed probation and is in good standing with their current agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An ability and willingness to undertake a course of study in a job-related field at an institute of higher learning, leading to an advancement in education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Open to working various shifts such as evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to take emergency courses of action.
• Developed skill in the use and care of firearms and other equipment used by police.
• Performance of multiple tasks within the same period of time.
• Learn and use basic computer operations as it relates to police work. Basic computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) to perform duties related to the job.
• Must be able to learn the following through training, and then be able to retain and apply this information:
• Knowledge of the geographic area of designated patrol area.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances respecting arrest, admissible evidence, and prosecution of persons.
• Knowledge of the court system.
• Knowledge of Police Officer civility and ethics within the community.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful or high-risk situations.
• Ability to deescalate situations and prevent harm from occurring.
• Skilled at solving problems and using critical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people.
• Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills.
• Developed analysis skills for researching and investigating.
• Must possess abilities to communicate effectively to staff and community.
• Work cooperatively with others, demonstrating a commitment to achieving shared goals and objectives, including treating all others in a fair, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.
• Communicate in a clear, honest, and direct manner to ensure others understand one's ideas, opinions, recommendations, and decisions.
• Ability to spend a major portion of time out of doors without regard to weather conditions, possess physical stamina, be able to lift, walk long distances, and stand or sit for long periods of time.

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position.

The City of Bridgeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer VET/AA/DIS/SO/GI

For further information and contact:

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

45 LYON TERRACE

BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

TELEPHONE: (203) 576-7103

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,118.00 - $82,955.00 per year

Benefits:

• Credit union membership
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person