State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State Police Lieutenant (7945SS)

$74.90-$79.99 Hourly / $5,991.42-$6,398.82 BiWeekly /
$156,376.00-$167,009.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police this class is accountable for serving as Commander of a State Police Troop, overseeing activities of a specialized section of a major division or serving as Commander of a district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an officer of higher rank.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises assigned police and civilian personnel at a troop, specialized section of a major division or district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises the overall activities of a troop, specialized section or district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section with responsibility for effective implementation of all operations; 
  • Conducts continuous appraisal of operations and recommends or institutes corrective action as warranted; 
  • Schedules and oversees effective assignment and utilization of personnel, equipment or facilities; 
  • Assumes command of crime or major accident scenes or incidents involving police personnel, oversees investigation activities as required; 
  • Oversees continuing in-service training and development of personnel; 
  • Promotes and maintains effective public relations with news media, public officials and the general public; 
  • Oversees and supervises recordkeeping and administrative management activities of command; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions; 
    • principles of modern police administration; 
  • Knowledge of modern police investigative techniques, procedures and aids; 
  • Considerable 
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions; 
  • Leadership and supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience as a State Police Sergeant.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess sufficient strength, stamina, agility and endurance to perform all the duties of the class.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(68)-State Police Lieutenants and Captains, NP-9

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

SS 01

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of State Police Lieutenant in Salary Group SS 01 approved effective June 22, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-127

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/25/2024
CLASS: 7945SS; EST: 8/16/1953; REV: 7/25/2024;