Police Officer (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)

Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Central is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. Central offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for two (2) Police Officer positions. These positions are located in the Police Department at Central. The incumbents will be required to successfully complete the training and probationary requirements for appointment to Police Officer, with responsibility for protection of life and property.

WHEN APPLYING, UNDER LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS,all applicants must include on their application, their CT POST Police Officer Certification number with date of issuance and expiration in order to be considered.Applicants for these positions are NOT required to possess or retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies for Police Officer at Central.

NOTE: If your certification is pending, please include POSTC under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
  

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-Time
  

• 40 hours per week
  

• Shifts determined once hired (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
  

• May require work on holidays/weekends
  

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Provide crowd control at various CCSU events and activities
  

• Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations
  

• Give direction and routine information to the public
  

• Participate in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters
  

• Operate firefighting apparatus if needed
  

• Conduct cruiser or foot patrols
  

• Conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits
  

• Provide traffic and/or crowd control
  

• Assess nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements
  

• Gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats
  

• Respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties
  

• Assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts
  

• Be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures
  

• Direct traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations
  

• Initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction
  

• Conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons
  

• Record information
  

• Apply for and serve arrest warrants
  

• Process paperwork on arrests and activity reports
  

• Arrange surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA)
  

• Provide court testimony
  

• Conduct special programs, projects and services as required
  

• May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up
  

• May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses
  

• May perform minor equipment repairs
  

• May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety
  

• May serve as dispatcher
  

• Perform related duties as required
  

ABOUT US:

The Police Department at Central Connecticut State University is a fully sworn nationally accredited police agency, focused on ensuring health, safety, and providing a stable work and learning environment for our campus community and visitors.

We are committed to the fundamental principles of community policing, such as crime prevention, omnipresence, and partnerships with the community we serve. We are continually striving to provide nothing but the best policing service to our community.

NOTE: If selected for interview, candidates will be required to read and become familiar with the following recommended reading: Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers’ Field Manuals The Original Red and Blue Books (Blue 360 Media)
Selection Plan

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APPLYING FOR THE POSITION:

• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other.
  
• To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  
• Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.
  
• To receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally-recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to hrrecruitment@ccsu.edu.
  

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING:

• Applicants will receive correspondence via email and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.
  
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• You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  
• Candidates offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  

CONNECT WITH US:

• Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
  
• If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Olivia Duncan at HRRecruitment@ccsu.edu.
  
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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In a state agency, college or university this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property with full police powers and responsibility for law enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency:

SECURITY:

• Provides crowd control at various events and activities;
  
• Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations;
  
• Gives directions and routine information to the public;
  
• Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;
  
• Operates firefighting apparatus if needed;
  
• May conduct cruiser or foot patrols;
  
• May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits.
  

PROTECTION:

• Provides traffic and/or crowd control;
  
• Assesses nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements;
  
• May gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats;
  
• May respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties;
  
• May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons;
  
• May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates;
  
• May assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts;
  
• May be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures.
  

ENFORCEMENT:

• Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;
  
• May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;
  
• May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.
  

ADMINISTRATION:

• Records information;
  
• Applies for and serves arrest warrants;
  
• Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports;
  
• Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);
  
• Provides court testimony;
  
• Conducts special programs, projects and services as required;
  
• May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up;
  
• May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses;
  
• May perform minor equipment repairs;
  
• May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety;
  
• May serve as dispatcher;
  
• Performs related duties as required.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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• Knowledge of
  

+ police and security practices and procedures;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ traffic and crowd control practices and procedures;

+ criminal law and court procedures;

• Considerable
  

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to
  

+ analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

NOTE: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading skills
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.
  
• Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statues and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
  
• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to �arrest and present before a competent authority any person for any offense committed within his precinct.†(Connecticut General Statutes 29-18 and/or 10a-142)
  
• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Loss of certification will result in removal from the class.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain certifications pursuant to the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council and/or agency requirements.
  
• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator�s license.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
  
• Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

• Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate and participate in any job-related training sessions.
  
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state consistent with departmental policies or stipulations and work a flexible schedule.
  
• Incumbents in this class must establish residence within Connecticut after completion of the Connecticut Police Training Academy Program.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four (24) hour call.
  

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required, to perform the duties of the class. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.
  
• A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
  

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

• Incumbents in this class must be able to pass a swim test including swimming 100 yards within four (4) minutes.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life, to uncomfortable weather conditions and/or to confinement within a vehicle for prolonged periods.