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 ) 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 veterans points. 5 points will be added to a final passing score (maximum score = 100 po

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