Canine Lieutenant

Recruitment #220209-2274SC-001

Location

Enfield, CT

Date Opened

2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$68,397 - $90,366/year

Job Type

Open to Agency Employees

Close Date

2/22/2022 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a current CT Department of Correction employee looking to progress in your career?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) has an exciting opening for a Correctional Lieutenant within the Canine Unit which has its headquarters in Enfield, CT.

Position Highlights:

The Canine Unit is responsible for ensuring coverage for all State of Connecticut Correctional Institutions, County Jails, Parole District Offices, and Halfway Houses. At times, the Canine Unit employees are deployed to work in collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

This position is 40 hours per week, first shift, on a 5x2 (Monday to Friday) schedule.

In accordance with the requirements outlined in Administrative Directive 6.11 Canine Unit, candidates must:

Satisfactorily have completed two (2) years of service as a Canine Handler;
Maintain canine certification while assigned to the Canine Unit.

Selection Plan

Application Process:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must have attained permanent state status* and be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months, 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).

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

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.

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.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of the application process and an oral interview. Candidates will be required to email resume, cover letter and one-year attendance record prior to the closing date to: Captain Joshua Trifone at Josh.Trifone@ct.gov.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Please Note:

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Contact Information:

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for either supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or for performing specialized assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Canine Unit Training Lieutenant shall have the authority to direct and oversee all canine handlers and equipment assigned to the Canine Unit. The duties of the Canine Unit Training Supervisor shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Shall be designated as the Department of Correction's liaison/K9 Training Intructor to the Connecticut State Police K-9 Unit who coordinates and oversees all canine handler/canine training;
2. Shall be qualified to accomplish all canine training techniques in accordance with N.E.S.P.A.C. training standards;
3.Oversee and provide instruction to all K-9 Officers while they attend the CT State Police K-9 Unit Academies for different K9-related disciplines (Patrol, Narcotic, ESD classes, etc.);
4. Evaluate and procure candidate canines for new handlers or as replacements for retiring canines;
5. Implement and coordinate up-to-date training curriculum in-line with current K9 Training methodologies and practices;
6. Assist with different CT State Police K-9 Unit in-services as necessary;
7. Ensure that all applicable Administrative Directives, Unit Directives and Post Orders are complied with by canine handlers;
8. Review and take appropriate action, as needed, regarding kennel operations, incidents, kennel cleanliness and any other issues pertaining to canine handler responsibilities;
9. Provide coverage within his/her District in the absence of available Canine Handlers; and,
10. Be subject to the authority of the Director of Tactical Operations or designee.

For a full list of duties related to this job specification, please click here.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices; knowledge of policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities; knowledge of the appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in corrections, behavioral sciences or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a Commercial Driver's License, or both.

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

1. 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 all the duties of the class.
2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates.

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.