Police Officer(CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

Introduction

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? Join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team!

At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new, passionate talent to our team! We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.

We are currently recruiting for multiple Police Officer positions to work at various campuses within CT State Community College. Candidates must be able to prove current POSTC Certification and must have been certified for over two years to be considered.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Work Schedule: To be determined based on seniority
• Work Shift: To be determined based on seniority
• Office: CT State Community College Police Department
• Office Location: 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051

ABOUT US:

In the State of Connecticut, CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) and is the largest community college in New England. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State’s mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

NOTE: The immediate vacancy is listed above; however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class at any of the following campuses:

• CT State - Asnuntuck Campus, Enfield
• CT State - Capital Campus, Hartford
• CT State – Gateway Campus, New Haven
• CT State – Housatonic Campus, Bridgeport
• CT State – Manchester Campus, Manchester
• CT State – Middlesex Campus, Middletown
• CT State – Naugatuck Campus, Waterbury
• CT State – Northwestern Campus, Winsted (Windham County)
• CT State – Norwalk Campus, Norwalk
• CT State – Quinebaug Campus, Danielson (Windham County)
• CT State – Three Rivers Campus, Norwich
• CT State – Tunxis Campus, Farmington

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:

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To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
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Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to CSCU-Recruitmentteam@ct.edu.
• Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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• If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sheila Antonacci at CSCU-Recruitmentteam@ct.edu and reference the recruitment number.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

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

• 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

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who has proven experience with community outreach and community engagement initiatives.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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. 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

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.

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.