Cheshire Police Department Hiring For Full-Time Police Officer: Here’s How To Apply

CHESHIRE, CT — The Cheshire Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer – both entry-level and POST-certified laterals.

“We are looking for a team player who's community-focused, professional, and dedicated to serving the beautiful and growing town of Cheshire!” police wrote in a post on Facebook.

“The Cheshire Police Department offers many special assignments and divisions including a Regional SWAT Team, School Resource Officer, Detective/Investigative Bureau, Traffic Division, Regional Crash Team, Peer Support Team, Honor Guard, Bicycle, Motorcycle, and ATV Patrols, Self-Defense Instructors, Police Cadets, and so much more. Our Officers regularly interact with the Cheshire community in many ways; always striving to create and retain connections with the people we serve!”

Read more from the police department below:

A little more about working at CPD:

Salary:

Entry-Level: $74,812.18 annually

Top Step: $108,641.21 annually

Benefits:

Competitive wage and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Town of Cheshire

Defined Pension Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Health & Disability Insurance

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age. Complete and pass a written exam and physical fitness requirement using PoliceApp.com; oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical exams (including drug screening).

How to Apply:

Entry Level:

https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Cheshire-CT.../56/

POST Certified Lateral Transfer:

https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Cheshire-CT.../168/

Contact Deputy Chief Mike Durkee at mdurkee@cheshirect.gov for more details.

Deadline: Apply by September 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.