Employment Opportunities with the Bennington Police Department
Bennington Police Department - Police Officer
Aspiring police officers looking for rewarding careers that combine an excellent
work environment with a community rich in family-oriented activities may contact
the Bennington Police Department.
Bennington offers excellent benefits. All uniforms and police equipment are
provided. We have, or participate in, special units such as B.C.I. (Detective
division), bicycle patrol, snowmobile patrol, S.T.A.R.T., School Resource
Officer, K-9 unit, and a Special Response Team. The Department also actively
participates in many community-oriented events.
This is a Union position with starting wage, after probationary period is
complete, in the $38,000 bracket and enters a step system per Union contract.
Pay is augmented by occasional overtime and special-duty opportunities. In
addition, those holding EMT certification, Associate, Bachelor or Master’s
degrees in law enforcement work are eligible for an additional yearly stipend of
up to $500. The Town of Bennington offers three personal holidays, vacation time
increasing to six weeks depending on years of service, participation in the
Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System Plan C, life insurance, twelve
paid sick days, ten paid holidays, short and term disability. Employees may also
choose to participate in a variety of plans, which include an excellent BCBS
health insurance program, 457, Deferred Compensation Plan, and a dental plan as
well as several other programs. In addition, for full-time officers
participating in the health care plan, the Town has recently added the
opportunity for those retiring at 55 with 20 years of service to continue
coverage with the Town contributing 50% of the cost of a single person plan
(with certain stipulations) until reaching the age of 65.
Requirements: Minimum age of 21; must have a valid driver’s license; high school
diploma (college degree preferred). Applicant must be able to perform all the
essential functions involved with police duties. Police testing, including a
physical fitness examination, polygraph, oral board, medical exam, fingerprint
check and extensive background check will be required of applicants selected for
hire. Preference shall be given to VT-certified officers. All shifts, weekends
and holiday work is a must when scheduled.
 To obtain an application, please click on this link to download the application
or contact:
By mail: Bennington Police Department
118 South Street
Bennington, VT 05201
By phone: 802-442-1030 or 802-442-2396
Application should be returned with a cover letter and three letters of
reference.
The Town of Bennington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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