State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Police Lieutenant (Unclassified) (9027PS)

$46.61-$58.39 Hourly / $3,728.01-$4,671.04 BiWeekly /
$97,301.00-$121,914.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut (Farmington) (Storrs) this class is accountable for supervising law enforcement activities and security functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Police Captain or an administrative employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises police or special enforcement officers and other employees assigned to the operating unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • 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; 
  • 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; 
    • 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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

APPOINTMENT

Appointments are restricted to the University of Connecticut (Farmington) (Storrs) and are made in accordance with Public Act 14-217.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

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

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 19

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 Police Lieutenant (Unclassified) in Salary Group PS 19 approved effective October 7, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-105

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/05/2024
CLASS: 9027PS; EST: 9/24/2014; REV: 6/5/2024;