Police Sergeant(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 Sergeant 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
• 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 atanyof 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 das.shrm@ct.gov.
• 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 used in two ways:

• Supervising and participating in the activities of an assigned shift engaged in providing for the security and protection of lives and/or property through the enforcement of state statutes and regulations.
• Assisting a Lieutenant in supervising operations of a facility protective services operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises and assists an assigned staff in performance of police functions and duties including orientation, training, counseling, evaluation and discipline in accordance with department standards;
• Assigns duties and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policy;
• Reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward public;
• Studies, analyzes and evaluates tasks performed on shift;
• Reviews and maintains police officer reports, records and logs and submits pertinent reports;
• Coordinates exchange of information among shifts or with other law enforcement agencies;
• Implements established procedures to minimize various law enforcement matters;
• Performs full range of public enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as assigned to subordinate staff;
• Responds to complaints of police error, improper actions or negligence;
• Supervises, coordinates and conducts investigations, special assignments and emergency response situations;
• May be temporarily assigned to long term serious investigations;
• May train, assist in and/or supervise training of departmental personnel;
• May serve as dispatcher;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of police and security practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • criminal law and court procedures;
  • traffic control practices and procedures;
  • training practices and procedures;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;
  • utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of police leadership experience.

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 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 must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
• 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 may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• 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, 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.

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment.

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.