Make the Shift to BPD

Bridgeport Police Recruitment

Flyer with Bridgeport Police Department badge at the top and small images of officers and police vehicles. Title reads ‘Bridgeport Police Department Conditioning Camp.’ Sessions held at 379 Bond Street, Bridgeport, CT, Harding High School Gym, on Every Tuesday & Thursday from September 23 to October 30, 2025, 5:30PM–6:30PM. Free program to help prepare for the police test physical assessment. Contact 203-576-8332. Bottom shows a photo of Harding High School

Are You Ready to Become A Bridgeport Police Officer? 

We're now Accepting Applications for the Entry Level Police Officer Examination #2405!

Please click here to apply!

The City of Bridgeport will be accepting applications from October 20, 2025 through December 21, 2025*. 

Civil Service will accept valid CHIP cards with issue dates as early as October 2, 2024. Certify Fit has many scheduled CHIP Tests before the deadline including two tentatively scheduled at Warren Harding High School (379 Bond Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610) for the following dates:

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Sunday, November 23, 2025

For additional information and to view other scheduled CHIP Test dates, please visit www.Certifyfit.com/CHIP-test.

*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport and Certify Fit.

After hire, police recruits are offered the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Pension
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Police recruit hiring/certification process includes:

  • Polygraph
  • Psychological
  • Background and fingerprint
  • Controlled substance screening
  • Medical evaluation

For full description of the requirements for Police Officer Certification, please see Recruitment Qualifications.

Residency Preference

  • Bridgeport residents may apply to receive Residency Preference Points in accordance with Rule XV of the Civil Service Commission.
  • Applicants must provide proof of residing in Bridgeport for a minimum of 1 year prior to the announcement of the exam to qualify for Residency Preference Points.

Veteran's Preference

  • Veterans may apply to receive Veteran Preference Points in accordance with the State of Connecticut Public Act No. 551 and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.

Fee Waivers 

  • Bridgeport residents who meet certain income requirements may be eligible for a Fee Waiver. To learn more about Fee Waivers, email the Office of the Civil Service Commission at COB.Exams@bridgeportct.gov and use the words "Fee Waiver" in the subject line.

For more information, please feel free to call a recruiter at 203-576-8332 or email bptctpdacademy@bridgeportct.gov