CITY OF BRISTOL POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement at CITY OF BRISTOL
Bristol, CT 06010
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CITY OF BRISTOL
POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement
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The City of Bristol is accepting applications for Police Officer testing to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The expected duration of the selection process is estimated to be a minimum of three (3) months to a maximum of two and one half (2 ½) years. Initial testing requires successful completion of a written and oral examination. Additionally, successfully passing a physical ability test, psychological, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph examination and extensive background investigation are required prior to hire.
CURRENT SALARY RANGE: $75,636 - $91,939/year.
Eff. 07-01-25 increases to $78,813 - $95,800/year.
Eff. 07-01-26 increases to $80,783 - $98,195/year.
Annual salaries accessible in the
.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
Must be 21 years of age to attend Police Academy High School Diploma or GED United States Citizen
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TESTING REQUIREMENT:
WRITTEN EXAM: Must pass the CPCA written exam (CT Police Chiefs Association) achieving a score of 70.00 or greater. Register on
for CPCA written test no later than December 12, 2024._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BRISTOL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
Upon obtaining a CPCA Written Test score of 70.00 or greater AND submitting an Application on PoliceApp.com for Bristol, you are required to complete the Bristol Employment Application online at
BRISTOL’S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 3, 2025.
Applicant Immediate Disqualifiers are listed in the
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ORAL EXAMINATION:
A separate email will be issued to those applicants having completed the Bristol Employment Application. You will receive an email invite (on or about 01-07-25) to schedule your oral examination appointment. The oral examination phase will tentatively occur on or about starting the week of January 13, 2025.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: 5 points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score = 100 points) for veterans who have completed a minimum of 90 days of active military service, in a non-training status, with an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions. Copy of Form DD-214 Member-4 must be submitted in person at the oral exam test. Failure to provide adequate paperwork by the oral test date will forfeit your eligibility to receive veteran’s points.
NOTE: After a candidate successfully passes BOTH the WRITTEN and ORAL EXAM portions, they will be placed on the Eligibility List.
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CITY OF BRISTOL
POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement
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CHIP CARD / PHYSICAL AGILITY REQUIREMENT:
On a date to be determined by the Bristol Police Department (BPD), all candidates placed on the Eligibility List must successfully complete a Physical Agility Assessment administered by BPD – OR – have a valid C.H.I.P. CERT. Applicants must meet the Coopers 40th percentile standard. Link:
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UPDATES: All communication regarding exam dates, results, etc., will be sent from the City’s online portal via the EMAIL address of
This posting is intended as a guide to the initial phase of the application process and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or process. Our
contains additional information. Testing process questions, please call Human Resources______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Equal Opportunity Employer