Job Openings

Below is a list of positions for which we are currently accepting applications. In order to be considered for employment with the Town, you must fully complete the Civil Service Application for the position you are interested in and return it to the Civil Service Commission (along with a Resume and Cover Letter), by email or by mail, unless otherwise specified in the Job Announcement. Applications can be picked up at Town Hall from the Executive Secretary or printed here.
‍We accept applications via email. Applications can be emailed to civilservice@townofwinchester.org or mailed to Winchester Civil Service Commission, P.O. Box 41, Winsted, CT 06098. Applications must be time-stamped/postmarked no later than the date on which the application is listed as due below, and applications turned in late or that are incomplete will be rejected. Please note: we only accept applications for employment when a position has been posted. We do not maintain general interest resumes.

Police Officer
Due Date:
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Job Type:
On-site
Commitment:
Full-time
Job Description

 The Town of Winchester is accepting applications for entry level police officers to fill full time positions. Candidates must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Connecticut Driver License and a high school diploma or equivalent.  All candidates must pass the CPCA Written exam prior to submitting a completed application to the Town of Winchester and will be required to successfully complete written and oral examinations, physical wellness exam including drug screening, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, and Police Chief’s interview. Entry level candidates must provide proof of passing the CHIP Physical Abilities Assessment prior to the written test being given. The salary range is $55,944 to $74,362.  Deadline for application is.  To submit an application or view a more complete job announcement go to www.PoliceApp.com/WinchesterCT
The Town of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 
Senior Enrichment Program part time van driver/custodian
Due Date:
May 19, 2023
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Job Type:
On-site
Commitment:
Part-time
Job Description
The Town of Winchester McCarthy Senior Center, Senior Enrichment Program has an opening for a part-time van driver/custodian. Responsibilities include transporting senior citizens and disabled residents, record keeping, inspection and cleaning of van as well as general custodial duties such as sweeping, shoveling, and setting up tables and chairs. The job is 8 hours per week.  Applicant must maintain and continuously hold both a Connecticut Motor Vehicle and public service license (requires medical exam and fingerprinting) as a condition of employment.  The rate of pay is $17.50 per hour.  Complete job description and application available from the Town Manager's Secretary in the Town Hall, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098 or  https://www.townofwinchester.org/our-town/pages/job-postings
 Please send resume and completed Civil Service application to thall@townofwinchester.org by Friday, May 19, 2023, or by mail to the Town Managers Office, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098 with “PT Van Driver” clearly marked on the envelope or the subject line if emailed.
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Board Clerks
Due Date:
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Job Type:
Remote & On-site
Commitment:
Contractor
Job Description
The Town of Winchester, CT has  openings for Board Clerks. Salary is a stipend for the production of each set of meeting minutes:
1-60 Minute Meeting: $40.00
61 – 120 Minute Meeting: $65.00
121 – 180 Minute Meeting: $85.00
An additional $25 is provided to the Board Clerk for each additional hour the meeting lasts thereafter.
 
Complete job description and application available from the office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098 or online at 
 
Applications will be accepted until filled. Applications can be emailed to Thall@townofwinchester.org  or mailed to the Town of Winchester, 338 Main Street, Winsted CT 06098 Att: Town Manager’s office.  EEO/AA/M/F/D/V
Part Time School Crossing Guard
Due Date:
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Job Type:
On-site
Commitment:
Part-time
Job Description
PART TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
TOWN OF WINCHESTER, CT
Salary  $14.00/hr.  
 
The Town of Winchester, CT is seeking candidates to be considered for part time School Crossing Guard for the Winsted Police Department.  Job description and application available from the Town Manager's office, Town Hall, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098 or at https://www.townofwinchester.org/job-openings
Completed applications can be dropped off at the Police Department, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098 open until filled.  EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

 

Applications for full-time jobs with the Town of Winchester MUST be sent to the Civil Service Commission at civilservice@townofwinchester.org or via mail at Winchester Civil Service Commission, P.O. Box 41, Winsted, CT 06098. Applications for full-time employment that are delivered in any other way will be rejected.

Applications for part-time and temporary jobs with the Town of Winchester CAN be delivered directly to the Town Manager's Office at thall@townofwinchester.org, in-person on the 3rd Floor of Town Hall, or by mail to Town Manager's Office, 338 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098.

IF A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS MADE, APPLICANT(S) MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A BACKGROUND SCREENING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL (IF REQUIRED BY THE POSITION). ADDITIONAL TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS.