Police Detective
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2665
- Description
Police Detective
The St. Johnsbury Police Department is seeking a motivated and professional Detective to join our dedicated law enforcement team. This position offers the opportunity to conduct meaningful investigative work while serving a vibrant and close-knit community in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
Our department is a community-focused law enforcement agency dedicated to public safety, crime prevention, and the enforcement of local and state laws. This position is responsible for conducting investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, preparing cases for prosecution, and testifying.
The Detective works closely with patrol officers, prosecutors, and other law enforcement and stakeholder agencies to investigate major crimes, SIU cases, drug investigations, and death investigations; conduct pre-employment background checks; develop leads; execute search warrants; and prepare detailed investigative reports. The position also requires testifying in court and maintaining accurate case documentation.
The ideal candidate will have strong investigative skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a community-focused law enforcement agency.
Qualifications:
· Law enforcement certification (Vermont Level III preferred or ability to obtain)
· Three (3) years minimum full-time law enforcement experience
· Strong communication and report writing skills
· Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity
Salary range: $61,500-$72,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Join a department dedicated to public safety, crime prevention, and community policing in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Rachel Waterhouse
Town of St. Johnsbury
51 Depot Square
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
rwaterhouse@stjvt.com
- Title
- Police Detective
- Application Deadline
- 08/16/2026
- 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