Employment Opportunity

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Prior to Police Academy Certifiation and Field Training Program
$34,697.00 to $46,564.00 (annual salary)

P.O.S.T.C CERTIFIED OFFICERS

$46,182.00 to $60,767.00
(annual salary plus overtime)

The University of Connecticut Police Department, an internationally accredited agency through CALEA, is inviting applicants with a valid State of Connecticut Protective Services Trainee (Police) exam score, or P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officers to apply for a Police Officer vacancy currently available.

Applicants must be willing to work in a fast paced, diverse community. UConn Police Officers provide a wide range of police services along with investigation of criminal incidents, preparation of arrest and search warrant affidavits, enforcement of motor vehicle and criminal laws, and management of public demonstrations and large gatherings. Officers may patrol in cruisers, motorcycles, or bicycles. UConn Police Officers work a challenging schedule that includes major University events, NCAA athletics events, dignitary visits and other complex assignments. Applicants must be certified Police Officers in the State of Connecticut or have a current valid State of Connecticut Protective Services Trainee (Police) exam score.

The University of Connecticut offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes hazardous duty retirement and full medical and dental benefits.

In keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse communinty, the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities and members of minority groups.

Applications are available online at
www.hr.uconn.edu/jobapp.pdf
or by request at (860) 486-2466,
and should be sent to:
University of Connecticut,
Department of Human Resources,
9 Walters Avenue, Unit 5075,
Storrs, CT 06269-5075 or
faxed to (860) 486-0397.