• Patrol Division
• Traffic Division
• Detective Bureau
• Records Division
• Dive Team
• Emergency Response Team

The Trumbull Police Department...

• Serves 35,000 residents and an average daytime population of over 100,000.
• Responded to 21,553 calls for service in 2006.
• Has both indoor and outdoor ranges for weapons training.
• Trains all officers in ice and water rescue.

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of employment the applicant must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen and resident of Connecticut
• Be Age 21 upon appointment, Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Be a Non-smoker
• Be a High school graduate or equivalent (2 years of higher education, 2 years full active military duty, or P.O.S.T. Certified with 2 years full-time experience preferred)
• Have no felony convictions
• Have no motor vehicle conviction for Evading Responsibilty or Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both
• Be CHIP Certified at time of application (visit www.PoliceApp.com for a CHIP Physical Ability Assessment packet)

Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple phases. Candidates must successfully pass each phase in order to proceed through the process. The testing phases are listed below (these are subject to change without notice).

• Written Entry-Level Examination (Note: At this time, we do not have an exam scheduled.)
• Oral Panel Examination
• Polygraph test
• An intense and thorough background examination
• Psychological test
• Police commission review board
• Complete medical examination and drug screening test
• Field training probationary period

Applicants who pass all of the above testing and are then selected for employment must successfully complete recruit training conducted at a certified Connecticut Police Academy. Recruits may be required to spend approximately 5 months at the Police Academy.  Once recruits successfully pass the Police Academy training, they enter the Trumbull Police Department Field Training Program that lasts a minimum of 12 weeks. New officers are on probationary status for at least one year from appointment. 

Passing the Physical Ability Assessment is a prerequisite for candidacy with every police department in the State of Connecticut.  To apply to the Trumbull Police Department, you MUST submit a copy of your current valid C.H.I.P. card.  For more information on C.H.I.P. testing and the schedule for testing visit www.PoliceApp.com and the following links:

• Description of the Physical Assessment Test
• Forms you must complete to take the Physical Assessment Test
• Standards for passing the Physical Assessment Test
• Required Information for Testing
• Physical Assessment Testing Schedule

Benefits Include

• Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield medical coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Optical Plan
• Life Insurance
• Retirement package after 25 years of service
• College stipend
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 12 paid vacation days after 1-7 completed years of service (pro-rated 1 day per month for year 1), 18 days after 7 years, 24 days after 15 years, and 30 days after 20 years
• Unlimited sick leave with full pay
• Shift differential pay
• Yearly clothing allowance, plus uniform trade-in
• Annual Salary: Per the current contract, an Officer's starting salary is $42,314 which increases to $54,528 after 12 months and $59,305 after 24 months.