Make the Shift to BPD
Bridgeport Police Department - Careers
Are You Ready to Become A Bridgeport Police Officer?
To find more information on other scheduled CHIP tests, please visit www.Certifyfit.com/CHIP-test
For more information, please feel free to call 203-576-8332 or email bptctpdacademy@bridgeportct.gov
Police Recruits are offered the following Benefits:
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Insurance Buyout Plan
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Pension
• College Tuition
Police Officer Certification Process Includes:
• Polygraph
• Psychological
• Background and fingerprint
• Controlled substance screening
• Medical evaluation
Bridgeport Residency Perks
• Qualified residents can receive an additional 15% added to their final passing score.
• Applicants must provide proof of residing in Bridgeport for a minimum of 1 year prior to 8/3/2024
• Fee waivers for Bridgeport candidates who meet certain income requirements.
Qualified Veterans may be eligible to receive 5 points added to their passing final score. Qualified Veterans with Service Related Disabilities may be eligible to receive 10 points added to their passing final score.