State Police Sergeant

The Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection, Division of State Police is currently recruiting for the position of State Police Sergeant in multiple locations throughout Connecticut.  These positions are full-time, and could be on either first (1st), second (2nd) or third (3rd) shift assignments and are available to current employees within the Division of State Police. 

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

In striving to accomplish our mission, we will embody our core values with great PRIDE:

• Professionalism through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
• Respect for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
• Integrity through adherence to standards and values that merit public trust.
• Dedication to our colleagues, our values, and to the service of others.
• Equality through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.

Since 1903, the Connecticut State Police (CSP) has provided a full range of law enforcement services to the State of Connecticut.  The Division of State Police is comprised of three (3) Districts, Western District, Central District, and Eastern District.  There are currently 11 troops located throughout the state with State Police troopers providing the primary law enforcement services in 79 of the 169 municipalities in Connecticut. Additionally, the CSP provides major crime, emergency services, cause and origin investigations and traffic and truck enforcement to the entire state. 

This announcement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies within DESPP, Division of State Police.  To be considered for these opportunities at any location to the class of State Police Sergeant, you must submit a complete application through JobAps before the closing date.  Permanent assignment to any of these vacancies are subject to all mandatory requirements.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.  *For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Selection Process:

The Connecticut State Police promotional process is extensive and follows 4 steps from application to hire.

1)  Application/Examination Period: How to apply for a State of CT Job Opportunity

2)  Referral Questions:  Candidates who pass the application/examination period will be sent, via email, referral questions which they must respond to and submit by the date and time specified on the email notice.  There will be two (2) rounds of referral questions which candidates will be required to complete; each round of referral questions will be sent to the candidates separately.  The second round of referral questions will only be sent to candidates who submit and pass the first round of questions.  Candidates who do not submit their answers to the referral questions by the specified date and time listed on each notice will be eliminated from this examination process for State Police Sergeant.

3)  Professional Profile:  The Professional Profile will consist of a structured summary of the candidates law enforcement (and related) training and experience, formal education, and any supervisory or leadership experience, and will be used to assess the candidate’s preparedness to become a State Police Sergeant.  Information regarding the Professional Profile will be sent to candidates who are invited for an interview.  The profile must be submitted to the interview panel on the day of the candidate’s scheduled interview.  

4)  Oral Interview:  Candidates who complete and pass the written test, and who have submitted and passed both rounds of referral questions, will be invited to interview for the position of State Police Sergeant.  The interview will be conducted by a panel of current Connecticut State Police Personnel.   Also considered in this selection process: any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records.  Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

• Professional Profile (see above)
• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations

Reminders and Notes:

• Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through email and your account via the JobAps portal. 
• Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. 
• Please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application.  If your application submits successfully, you will receive a pop up confirmation after you submit, in addition to a confirmation email of your application submission.  Please be sure to monitor both your personal email and online JobAps status board for all notices and announcements.
• Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from this recruitment process for State Police Sergeant. 
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jeanne Anderson at jeanne.anderson@ct.gov or Felicia Emanuel at felicia.emanuel@ct.gov or (860) 685-8200.

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, this class is accountable for supervising the work of assigned police and civilian personnel in a troop or specialized unit/section.

Supervises, schedules, assigns and reviews work of assigned personnel; interprets laws, rules and regulations to subordinates and the general public; reviews reports prepared by subordinates; follows up on special assignments to ensure completion; supervises continual training and development of personnel; keeps records and submits periodic relevant reports to commanding officer; maintains liaison with other agencies, news media or the public; may investigate complaints of employee misconduct and initiate disciplinary action; may supervise clerical and recordkeeping functions on assigned shift; may review laws, rules and regulations and recommend necessary revisions; performs related duties as required.
AT A TROOP: Acts as shift supervisor for troopers responsible for criminal investigation and patrol; supervises collection and preservation of evidence for court presentation; responds to fatalities or other critical incidents; assists in coordinating troop activities; interacts with various social and regulatory agencies; assists in reviewing operational plans for major crimes or natural disasters and recommends necessary revisions; may perform police patrol duties; may represent troop at meetings with other law enforcement agencies or organizations; may be responsible for proper operation of radio or telephone monitoring systems; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions; considerable knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures; considerable knowledge of area resources; knowledge of principles of modern police administration; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.

Four (4) years of experience as a Connecticut State Police Trooper above the level of State Police Trooper Trainee.

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

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

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of assault or injury from assaultive/abusive criminals; may be exposed to risk of injury from automobile or other accidents; may also be exposed to discomforts including working in tiring positions, disagreeable environmental conditions, etc.

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.