Qualifications

1. Be a United States citizen by the date of appointment
2. Be in general good health, drug free and have sufficient strength, stamina and
   agility as required by duties of the position
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED by the completion of training
4. Be free from felony and Class A or B misdemeanor convictions
5. Have a good educational and work record and excellent moral character
6. Have normal hearing, normal color vision and depth perception, binocular vision, distance and near vision (with lenses) must be 20/30 each eye
7. Obtain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License and
   establish residence in Connecticut before graduating from the Academy
8. Be in compliance with the Department's tattoo and body modification policies