Full-time Police Officer
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 476
- Description
The Town of Barre, the second largest town in central Vermont with a stable population of 7,923, is accepting applications for a full-time patrol officer, as well as per diem officers. Barre Town is a suburban to rural middle class bedroom community that is very supportive of its police department, which has 8 full-time officers counting the chief. The department is well-equipped. Officers are equipped with a body camera and Taser. Officers typically work 4, 10-hour shifts per week. Shifts are changed every 2 months. Opportunities for professional development are provided. In-house training for core requirements is encouraged and officers are incentivized to obtain trainer certification. The department currently has FTO, firearms, K-9, Taser and use of force instructors. Extra work opportunities include Thunder Road race events, school resource officer details, and grant funded DUI and occupant protection details. Current labor contract provides for competitive wages, combined paid time-off, health, life, short term disability and dental insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma and have a valid driver’s license. No experience is necessary. The selected candidate must have the ability to meet all eligibility requirements for admission to the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council academy. Selected candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph test. Certified officers, including out-of-state officers, are welcome to apply. Day, night, weekend and holiday work is required as is some overtime.Officers currently not certified in Vermont will need to complete the certification process through the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council.
Barre Town Police Department Application can be found, here.
- Title
- Full-time Police Officer
- Application Deadline
- 01/03/2024
- Location
- Barre Town, VT
- Application URL
- barretown.org
Contact Information
- Name
- Violette, Christopher
- Phone Number
- (802) 479-9331
- cviolette@barretown.org
- Best Method of Contact