Manchester Police Department
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 1289
- Description
TOWN OF MANCHESTER, VERMONT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Manchester, Vermont (population 4,300) is recruiting and taking applications for a full-time Police Officer position.
The Town of Manchester is seeking energetic, positive-thinking, service-oriented individuals with a strong desire to provide quality police services and who want a rewarding career that combines an excellent work environment with a community rich in family-oriented activities.
Manchester is a picturesque town in the Battenkill River Valley between Bennington and Rutland in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest and near three ski resorts. The town is home to a strong economy and civic culture, local and national retail stores, countless restaurants, cultural and recreational attractions and the famed Equinox Hotel and the historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln. The town is a terrific place to live and raise a family; its education system is consistently ranked one of the best in the state.
Full-Time Police Officer: Candidates with full-time officer certification preferred. The Town would be willing to sponsor a candidate through the VT Police Academy if it found a qualified candidate. The position work schedule is four days on, four days off.
Successful applicants must:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a high level of physical fitness
- Be at least 21 years old
- Possess a high school diploma (GED or equivalent) or college degree
- Be a US citizen
- Have a desire to serve others
- Be drug-free (including marijuana)
- Pass written and psychological testing
- Undergo an extensive background investigation
The town offers an extensive benefits package for full-time officers, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, paid vacation days, participation in the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System (Group D), paid sick days, and a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.
Interested individuals may contact Katie Dixon, Human Resources Manager, at k.dixon@manchester-vt.gov or (802) 751-5533.
Applicants must complete an employment application (located at http://manchester-vt.gov/employment/), and include a letter of interest and resume.
Email applications, letter of interest, and resume to: k.dixon@manchester-vt.gov
Or
Mail to:
Katie Dixon, Human Resources
40 Jeff Williams Way; Manchester Center, VT 05255
The Town of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Title
- Manchester Police Department
- Application Deadline
- 01/30/2025
- Location
- Manchester, VT
- Application URL
- drive.google.com/file/d/1uhGixIHSeH2gJe9Wo_sr3JwYMf8YQu9m/view?usp=sharing
Contact Information
- Name
- Katie Dixon
- Phone Number
- (802) 751-5533
- k.dixon@manchester-vt.gov
- Best Method of Contact