State of Connecticut Executive Branch

At the University of Connecticut and its campuses this class is accountable for performing investigations related to criminal and civil matters.

• Investigates a variety of criminal and civil matters within agency, township jurisdiction or other designated area of authorization involving general public, students, patients and employees; 
• Secures incident scene, obtains and analyzes evidence using investigative tools and equipment; 
• Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects; 
• Develops leads to aid in resolution of crimes or incidents; 
• Prepares reports; 
• Applies for and serves arrest and search warrants; 
• Serves subpoenas; 
• Arrests, books and presents arrestees in court; 
• Completes bail bond forms; 
• Conducts accident reconstructions, threat assessment intelligence investigations and background investigations for select personnel; 
• Assists in training of department personnel; 
• Serves as fiduciary of property room having authorized access; 
• Packages, labels, logs and sends evidence to forensic, computer or toxicology laboratory for examination; 
• Reviews judicial forms for all evidence to ensure accuracy and delivers to court for filing; 
• Records, organizes, stores and safeguards evidence for court proceeding purposes or court order disposal instructions; 
• Impounds motor vehicles; 
• May provide court testimony; 
• May perform Police Officer duties or other related duties as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
  • police and security practices and procedures; 
  • various criminal and civil matter investigation techniques including but not limited to homicides, narcotics, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and identify theft; 
  • criminal law; 
  • court procedures; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
  • interviewing skills; 
• Considerable investigative ability;
• Ability to
  • lead other employees; 
  • utilize computer software.

• 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.

• 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.

Appointments to the Unclassified Class (Class Code 9020PS) are restricted to the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Health Center and are made in accordance with Public Act 14-217.