POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement
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CITY OF BRISTOL
POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement
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The City of Bristol is accepting applications for Police Officer testing to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The expected duration of the selection process is estimated to be a minimum of three (3) months to a maximum of two and one half (2 ½) years. Initial testing requires possession of a CHIP Certificate (physical ability exam) successful completion of a written and oral examination. Additionally, successfully passing a
psychological, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph examination and extensive background investigation are required prior to hire.
CURRENT SALARY RANGE : $78,813 - $95,800/year.
Eff. 07-01-26 increases to $80,783 - $98,195/year.
Annual salaries accessible in the Police Contract .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
Must be 21 years of age to attend Police Academy High School Diploma or GED United States Citizen
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRISTOL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BRISTOL POLICE OFFICER is Monday, September 8 2025. • Must complete Online Police Officer Application at https://www.applitrack.com/bristolct/onlineapp/default.asp
Applicant Immediate Disqualifiers are listed in the Police Officer Testing Summary
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REQUIRES C.H.I.P. CERT / PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENT:
Must present a copy of your valid CHIP Certificate to gain entrance to the written exam (on 09-11-25) . CHIP Physical Ability Test Registration online at www.certifyfit.com/chip-test .
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TESTING REQUIREMENT:
WRITTEN EXAM : The written exam will be administered directly by the City of Bristol on September 11, 2025 . You will receive an email invite on 09-09-25 to confirm your attendance. Must pass the written exam achieving a score of 70.00 or greater.
VETERANS PREFERENCE : Deadline to submit copy of Form DD-214 Member-4 is either online with application submission, or in person at the written exam test on 09-11-25 . Failure to provide adequate paperwork by the written test date will forfeit your eligibility to receive veteran’s points. 5 points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score = 100 points) for veterans who have completed a minimum of 90 days of active military service, in a non-training status , with an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.
ORAL EXAMINATION : Upon passing the written exam you will be invited to the oral exam phase. You will receive an email invite (on or about 09-15-25) to schedule your oral examination appointment . The oral examination phase will occur starting September 23, 2025 with additional days added as needed.
NOTE : After a candidate successfully passes BOTH the WRITTEN and ORAL EXAM portions, they will be placed on the Eligibility List.
CITY OF BRISTOL
POLICE OFFICER Testing Announcement
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATES : All communication regarding exam dates, results, etc., will be provided via EMAIL sent from an exchange ending with @applitrack.com. You may need to add this exchange address to your “ALLOWED SENDERS” list on your email settings or it may be delivered to your junk/spam mail folder.
This posting is intended as a guide to the initial phase of the application process and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or process. Our Police Officer Testing Summary contains additional information. Testing process questions, please call Human Resources (860) 584-6175 . For general questions regarding the Bristol Police Department, please email BPDRecruiting@bristolct.gov .
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- Location:
- Bristol, CT, United States