The Barre City Police Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Police Officer

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HIRING PROCESS (ENTRY LEVEL)

INITIAL SCREENING OF APPLICANTS

Each candidate is required to submit an Employment Application and a Confidential Questionnaire. Law Enforcement applicants will not receive a Confidential Questionnaire until the successful completion of Selection Testing.

SELECTION TESTING

The purpose of selection testing is to evaluate the entry-level candidate's level of physical fitness and cognitive ability as it relates to performance in judgment, learning, problem solving, observation, and memory. Those applicants presently certified by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council as a Level III Law Enforcement Officer are exempt from the Selection Testing Process.

Entry Level – Police Officer (Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council)

• All entry level law enforcement applicants must successfully complete the physical fitness assessment administered by the Vermont Police Academy immediately preceding the start of the Entrance Level III Academy.
• Applicants must complete the psychological screening.

PANEL INTERVIEW

The purpose of the panel interview is to assess the ability of the candidate to communicate clearly and thoughtfully and to give them the opportunity to demonstrate their reasoning abilities.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A background investigation of each candidate is conducted prior to appointment to probationary status in accordance with Barre City Police Department Personnel Procedures.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION 

Law Enforcement applicants must submit to a polygraph examination as scheduled by the Chief of Police, or their designee, with a professionally trained polygraph examiner.

MEDICAL EXAM & DRUG SCREENING

After receiving a "Conditional Offer of Employment," Law Enforcement applicants must pass a physical examination. All applicants must submit to a drug screen for controlled dangerous substances.

CERTIFIED POLICE WAIVER PROCESS

Individuals certified as full-time law-enforcement officers in another jurisdiction may be eligible to receive a waiver for certain training requirements. More information about the waiver process can be obtained from the Vermont Criminal Justice  Council by clicking here.

Click here to download a PDF application. Mail or email completed application to the Office of the Chief or call (802) 476-6613 for more information. Questions can be directed to Deputy Chief Larry Eastman.

The Barre City Police Department is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and remain on file for future openings.