Job Description
Salary: $33.77 Hourly
Location : Bloomfield Town Hall, 800 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300117
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operates telephone, computer systems, multiple radio frequencies, recording systems, and 911 phone system.
Receives and transmits emergency messages.
Dispatches calls for service.
Performs general clerical duties, including typing, filing, and preparation of reports.
Maintains statistical reports on police incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, criminal arrests, and motor vehicle violations.
Electronically monitors persons in custody.
Deals with public extensively, particularly by telephone.
Inputs complaints and other data into computers.
Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year experience in dispatching, law enforcement or clerical work, and operation of personal computer or system computer, OR an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Selection Process Written Examination : Town of Bloomfield is a Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) participating department. Register at for the CPCA written exam. The dates for the exam are September 23 & October 7, 2026.
Oral Panel Examination : Candidates who have applied to the Town of Bloomfield Police Department and who successfully pass the CPCA examination with a score of at least 70% will progress to the oral panel examination. The oral panel examinations will be held at the Town Hall.
How to Apply The Town of Bloomfield will be accepting application via until midnight
October 11, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via You MUST have received a CPCA written score of at least 70% to apply to the Bloomfield Police Department. For information contact Human Resources Department located in the Town Hall Annex, 800 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. - 860-769-3544.
Supplemental Information Candidates must have no criminal record revealing any conviction, under federal or state law, of any felony, or any conviction of any Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or of any crime in any other jurisdiction that would, if committed in this state, constitute a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or any act which would constitute perjury or false statements. All other criminal records will be evaluated during background investigation.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Candidates' background and character will be investigated, including criminal record, driving record, employment record, military record, educational record, and other related areas. Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. A psychological evaluation will also be administered.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision,401a and 457 retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal days.
To learn more details, call Town of Bloomfield Human Resources at 860-769-3544.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Night shift