Crime & Safety

So You Want To Be A Berlin Cop? BPD Is Hiring

Applications will be taken until almost the end of June.


The Town of Berlin is seeking entry level applicants for the position of Police Officer. 

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday June 26, 2013 at midnight. The Berlin Police Department is participating in the CPCA entry level written test program.  Only individuals who take and pass the CPCA written test will be permitted to apply to the Town of Berlin Police Department.  

For more information regarding this program and to register to take the CPCA test, go to www.PoliceApp.com/Berlin.  Applicants must also have a valid 50 percent CHIP Card in order to submit an application. The next CPCA written test is scheduled for June 15, 2013.  

You must pass this test and have a valid 50 percent CHIP card before applying for this position Entry level applicants must have: a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, must be a U.S. citizen by the date of appointment, must be 21 years old, and must not have been convicted by a court of any felony, any class A or class B misdemeanor or have committed any act which would constitute perjury or false statement.  

Starting salary is currently $57,907 ranging to $73,778 after 6 years.  Excellent, medical, dental and pension plans.  

Additional information is available on the Internet at www.BerlinPD.org.

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