Police Lieutenant
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 1678
- Description
Nestled in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont the Town of St. Johnsbury is a destination for outdoor recreation including mountain biking, hiking and skiing. Downtown St. Johnsbury boasts a revitalized downtown, a leading independent private school, an array of cultural arts and a variety of dining opportunities. The St. Johnsbury Police Department serves a community of approximately 7,500 residents and a vast number of visitors within a 2 mile radius.
Are you looking for a rewarding career serving the St. Johnsbury community? The Town of St. Johnsbury is currently accepting applications for the position of Lieutenant with the St. Johnsbury Police Department. The applicant should have a strong work ethic, professional moral code, excellent communication, and ability to multi-task. A positive approach to community policing is key.
This position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision and coordination of assigned personnel, provides departmental training and assists the Chief of Police in formulating and reviewing policies. This position requires the applicant to be able to work a flexible schedule.
Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Driver’s License and pass a background check, polygraph examination. The applicant will be VT level III certified or be able to obtain lateral transfer from another state that is eligible for a certification waiver with a minimum of 7 years of full-time police experience. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Full- time employment offers competitive compensation, a generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, retirement and 457 plans, as well as 13 paid personal days, accrued vacation and sick time benefits. Pay incentives for additional duties to include Death Investigator, Field Training Officer, Use of Force Instructor and Fire Arms Instructor. Currently Officers work four 10 hour days with a rotating schedule of 3 days off.
To become an integral part of protecting the St. Johnsbury Community and its residents please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Town of St. Johnsbury
Attention: Rachel Waterhouse, Admin. Assistant
51 Depot Square
St, Johnsbury, VT 05819
- Title
- Police Lieutenant
- Application Deadline
- 07/04/2025
- Location
- St. Johnsbury, VT
- Application URL
- www.stjvt.com
Contact Information
- Name
- Waterhouse, Rachel
- Phone Number
- (802) 748-3926
- rwaterhouse@stjvt.com
- Best Method of Contact