Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in a close-knit community? The Town of Southbury is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers to join our professional and progressive police department.
As a Southbury Police Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting life and property, preventing and investigating crime, and maintaining public trust and order. Officers are entrusted to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and respond confidently, both independently and as part of a team.
Why Choose Southbury?
- A supportive town and department that values professionalism, integrity, and community policing
- Opportunities to grow your career while serving a community that truly appreciates its officers
- Regional opportunities for specialized units
- A balanced 4 days on / 2 days off schedule that supports life-work balance
- Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Salary: $71,027.26
- 2026 Top Patrol Step: $98,315.53
- Defined pension after 20 years of service and age 50
- Paid time off, including: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, & Personal Days
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Luke! (Our station dog)
If you’re motivated, service-oriented, and ready to begin a career with purpose, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline to Apply:
April 13, 2026
Applications:
Go to PoliceApp to apply. Please direct questions regarding this position to Sergeant Recupero at j.recupero@southbury-ct.gov.
The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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