Applications Are Open For Certified Officers
Advance Your Career In Law Enforcement
With potential for growth and clear paths to success, the Department offers a unique experience for individuals seeking opportunities in a new department.
A Career In Law Enforcement Starts Here
The Waterbury Police Department is seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join our ranks. The WPD provides officers a rewarding career path to those seeking to work in a department which provides innovative law enforcement technology, training, opportunities to serve in specialized assignment positions (Mounted Unit, K-9, SWAT Team, School Resource Officers, Hostage Negotiation Team, etc.) and advance through the ranks into leadership positions.
Opportunities Across 20 Specialized Units
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Auto Theft Task Force
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Bicycle Unit
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Community Relations Division
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Computers Crimes Unit
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Crime Prevention Unit
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Criminal Investigation Bureau
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Emergency Response Team
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Forensics Unit
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Gang Task Force
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Hostage Negotiation Team
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And Many More!
Yearly Salary Based On Experience:
$75,629.32 - $85,167.60
$78,654.49 - $88,574.31 (7/1/2023)
$81,014.13 - $91,231.53 (7/1/2024)
$85,064.84 - $95,793.11 (7/1/2025)
Benefits Include:
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Expedited Hiring Process
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Extra Duty Opportunities
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Yearly stipend for higher education
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Promotional opportunities available after four years of service
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Tuition reimbursement for Criminal Justice Degrees
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Health Insurance Plans
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Dental Plans
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Retirement Pension
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Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
Eligibility Requirements:
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U.S. Citizen
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21 Years of Age
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Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Must submit a copy with Application)
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Background Suitable for Employment as a Police Officer
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Valid Driver's License
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Minimum Fitness Requirement
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Must meet POST-C Requirements
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Must Submit Credentials Prior upon Submitting Application
Testing Methods For Certified Officers
Background/Polygraph Test
Psychological Exam
Medical Exam
Oral Exam
Testing Methods For Entry-Level Officers
Written Exam
Physical Agility
Background/Polygraph Test
Psychological Exam
Medical Exam
Oral Exam
Minimum Requirements For Entry-Level Officers
At a minimum, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Also, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, have a driver's license, and must not have been convicted of a felony criminal charge. Candidates can be less than 21 years old to apply, but will not be eligible for appointment until their 21st birthday. Applicants will be required to pass a physical fitness test as part of the hiring process but do not need to pass a physical fitness test to apply.
Waterbury Police Academy
The Waterbury Police Department began its own (POSTC) Satellite Police Academy in 2005. Since then, the Waterbury Police Academy has graduated over 300 police officers for the Waterbury Police Department and other police agencies throughout the State of Connecticut.
Waterbury's Police Academy is 31 weeks long and combines over 1000 hours of physical, academic and practical training, using current Waterbury Police Officers, officers from other police agencies and civilian instructors to teach police recruits. After the Police Academy graduation, the new officers are assigned a Field Training Officer (FTO) for an additional 400 hours in a Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). There officers are evaluated as they put their newly acquired knowledge and skills to use in real situations.
Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) Standards
The City of Waterbury provides basic training of police officers at Waterbury's own Training Division, which houses the Training Academy. POSTC has enacted several standards as requirements for entrance into the Academy.
In conjunction with these POSTC Standards, the City of Waterbury Police Department and the Department of Human Resources conduct a background investigation and assessment of candidates for the position of police officer using the testing methods below. Candidates must successfully complete each component of the process to be eligible for appointment as a police officer.
Download Police Officer Physical Performance Testing Assessment
Watch our full length recruitment video
Get to the units you could one day make an impact in and the officers you'd be working alongside.
The City of Waterbury Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. You can check the City's online area for application and testing announcements under the City of Waterbury Job Openings page.
Additional Questions?
Questions or requests for information can be directed to:
PoliceCareers@waterburyct.org
Looking for more information?
Contact the Waterbury Police Department with any inquiries, requests for service, information on a crime or to report suspicious activity.
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