Wilmington Police Department is hiring for a Full Time Patrol Officer
This is a great opportunity to join a community focused policing agency in a great area to live.
If you have ever thought about being a police officer fill out an application today!!
Applications available at Town of Wilmington website at https://wilmingtonvermont.us/
- Paid Training
- 20 year VMERS Retirement
- Health Insurance
- Deferred Comp (elective)
- 4 day work week (10hr shifts)
- Elective overtime including snowmobile patrols, boat patrols, traffic safety and outside details.
- Paid weekend and night shift differentials
- Take home cruiser
- On call pay
- Starting pay with no prior police experience is $56,160
- Disability insurance
- Holiday, sick, vacation and personal time
- Paid training (did we already mention that because you will get to attend some great training as part of WPD)
- New police facility with fitness center
- All equipment provided
Requirements: U.S. citizen, minimum age of 21; must have a valid driver’s license; high school diploma (college degree preferred). Applicant must be able to perform all the essential functions involved with police duties. Police testing, including a physical fitness examination, polygraph, oral board, medical exam, fingerprint check and extensive background check will be required of applicants selected for hire. Preference shall be given to VT-certified officers (hiring bonus up to $7500 for eligible pre-certified officers).
**New competitive pay rates $27/hour w/no police experience
Wilmington Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patrol Officer Application Packet 2025
