Police Lieutenant(Office/On-site)

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!



The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Police Lieutenant. *Please note this is a promotional opportunity for current DMHAS employees only.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• DIVISION: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
• LOCATION: New Haven, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), First shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• NOTE: This position is considered Hazardous Duty and is part of the Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• As a State of Connecticut employee, we offer the same competitive benefits which you are accustomed (Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page)
• Continue working at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Providing support to an Agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Making a difference in the public sector; and
• Working together in a collaborative team environment.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

TheState of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The mission of DMHAS' Division of Safety Services - Public Safety Division is to maintain a safe and secure environment of care, in a recovery-oriented healthcare agency, through leadership and partnership, based on trust and understanding with the community we serve. Our officers provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, perform with integrity and enforce the law with impartiality and professionalism.

We have approximately 70 sworn police officers, augmented by building and grounds patrol officers, dispatchers, and other civilian support staff. In a recovery-oriented healthcare service agency, the DMHAS Police have an exciting challenge in providing quality services through traditional law enforcement functions and safety and security management activities which are critical to maintaining compliance required for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory entities.

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Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities this class is accountable for supervising law enforcement activities and security functions.

In the Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Services this class is accountable for the supervision of staff engaged in performing a full range of tasks relevant to the enforcement and investigation of statutes governing child support fraud.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

GENERAL

• Plans, organizes and supervises police activities;
• Assesses enforcement, protection and security needs of the institution;
• Develops plans and procedures to accommodate full range of problems;
• Allocates patrol or investigative area duty assignments to unit personnel;
• Schedules subordinates to provide for 24-hour coverage of security function;
• Plans, develops and conducts training programs;
• Evaluates staff performance and reports on, recommends or takes corrective action as required;
• Prepares reports of unit activities;
• Coordinates exchange of information with other law enforcement agencies;
• Supervises inspection or investigative activities;
• Conducts confidential investigations and handles cases involving more serious or sensitive incidents;
• Supervises, conducts or coordinates special programs, projects and services;
• Supervises identification process for employees involved with security or handling of money;
• Serves as a member of facility security committee;
• May perform full range of police enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as required;
• May take command of police unit in absence of an official of higher rank;
• Performs related duties as required.

SOCIAL SERVICES

• Plans, organizes and supervises child support capias unit and activities;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Provides and coordinates staff training;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Recommends or takes corrective action as required;
• Determines priorities and plans unit work including review of program objectives;
• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
• Recommends or develops unit policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, law enforcement agencies, and outside entities regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Prepares reports of unit activities, correspondence, and other statistical or narrative reports as needed;
• Consults with Social Services Program Manager or designee in development and implementation of program objectives including investigation and quality review methodology;
• Conducts or coordinates special operations;
• May perform full range of tasks assigned to a Special Enforcement Officer including the service of civil warrants and capias mittimus orders;
• May be required to conduct investigations or surveillance at night or during early morning hours under unpleasant conditions;
• Performs related duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • police administration;
  • police practices, procedures and investigative techniques;
  • methods and techniques utilized in criminal investigations;
  • security practices and procedures;
  • criminal law and court procedures;
  • evidentiary procedures;
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Knowledge of traffic and crowd control procedures;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • interview skills;
• Ability to
  • analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;
  • ability to utilize computer software.
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Police Sergeant.

SOCIAL SERVICES: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been as a Special Enforcement Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes 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 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.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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

• 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.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.