Police Detective

Police Detective

The St. Johnsbury Police Department is seeking a motivated and professional Detective to join our dedicated law enforcement team. This position offers the opportunity to conduct meaningful investigative work while serving a vibrant and close-knit community in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

Our department is a community-focused law enforcement agency dedicated to public safety, crime prevention, and the enforcement of local and state laws. This position is responsible for conducting investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, preparing cases for prosecution, and testifying.

The Detective works closely with patrol officers, prosecutors, and other law enforcement and stakeholder agencies to investigate major crimes, SIU cases, drug investigations, and death investigations; conduct pre-employment background checks; develop leads; execute search warrants; and prepare detailed investigative reports. The position also requires testifying in court and maintaining accurate case documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong investigative skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a community-focused law enforcement agency.

Qualifications:

· Law enforcement certification (Vermont Level III preferred or ability to obtain)

· Three (3) years minimum full-time law enforcement experience

· Strong communication and report writing skills

· Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity

Join a department dedicated to public safety, crime prevention, and community policing in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

The St. Johnsbury Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a professional, community-focused law enforcement agency dedicated to public safety and service.

Pay: $62,790.00 - $72,115.68 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person