Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Level Police Officer Job Type: Full Time Manchester, CT Manchester Police Department Salary: $74,267.05 - $101,052.57 Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026 Requirements: Education: You must be 21 years old or older and have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, as allowed by POSTC General Notice 25-05. Candidates must be of good moral character, with no record of dishonorable discharge from any police or fire department or from the armed forces of the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted, and a polygraph and psychological evaluation shall be used. Must have considerable agility and endurance. Candidates must pass the physical agility examination at the Coopers 40th percentile administered by the agency as part of the conditional offer of employment. A minimum of 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes is required, along with normal hearing. The physical examination will include a screening for use of illegal drugs and controlled substances. Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam