Environmental Protection Seasonal Patrol Officer

Recruitment #221028-3491VR-001

Location

Enfield, CT
Haddam, CT
Kent, CT
Madison, CT
Middletown, CT
New Fairfield, CT
Thomaston, CT
Torrington, CT
Voluntown, CT

Date Opened

11/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$15 - $20/hour (Depending on relevant education and/or experience)

Close Date

2/14/2023 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

If you are someone who is interested in a seasonal opportunity to protect and patrol our Connecticut State Parks, we have a unique position available!

ABOUT US

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Conservation Police Division, has multiple opportunities for Seasonal Patrol Officers (EnCon Rangers) throughout the State Park system. The mission of the State Environmental Conservation Police is to provide natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

Seasonal Patrol Officers and EnCon Rangers assist the State Environmental Conservation Police through primary park visitor contact, interaction with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of department resources and activities and enforcement of laws and regulations.

POST certified officers will perform Police Officer patrol duties primarily in State Parks, Forests, Waterways and recreation areas.

Those non-POST certified will perform EnCon Park Ranger duties primarily in State Parks providing security and enforcement of laws and regulations for State Parks.

The locations are primarily at State Parks, Forests, Waterways and recreation areas.

These positions are up to 40 hours per week with both first and second shift available. There are no benefits provided.

The position length is from March 1 through December 1, 2023.

A 120-hour training course provided by DEEP must be completed by candidates without a POST certification after hire. The training course is located in Old Lyme, CT

CONTACT INFORMATION

For technical support regarding the filing of your application in JobAps, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

Any inquiries regarding the status of your application for these positions must be made directly to deep.enconpolice@ct.gov or Jade Sharkany at Jade.Sharkany@ct.gov.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT SELECTIONS INFORMATION

Selected candidates must be fluent in English, be at least 21 years old at the time of employment and have a valid driver's license.
Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (including work outside in inclement weather and work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and members of the public.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Selected candidates will also have either been:

Employed as a EnCon Ranger by DEEP's EnCon Police in 2021 and/or 2022;  
Currently employed as a Connecticut certified police officer with a current POST certification;  
Retired in good standing within the last 3 years from a Connecticut police agency without any unresolved or pending disciplinary action as a sworn officer with a valid POST certification;
Successful in completion of one hundred and twenty (120) hours of Seasonal Ranger, DEEP provided training course prior to May 30th, 2023.

TO APPLY

Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
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.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

The recruitment process may take several months. Due to volume, we are unable to give individual application updates. We encourage applicants to review their application status via their Personal Status Board on JobAps.
Please regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, performs patrol officer duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement, as a primary state park, forest or recreation area visitor contact; interacts with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of department resources and activities; performs first aid duties; enforces laws and regulations governing visitor behavior and the use of department lands and facilities; investigates and prepares reports of unusual occurrences; perform firefighting duties; performs a variety of entry level clerical duties for the purpose of maintaining records; may supervise other seasonal employees as assigned; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of criminal and motor vehicle laws and law enforcement procedures; knowledge of boating laws and regulations; knowledge of regulations pertaining to use of parks and forest lands; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience interacting and communicating with a diverse population;
Experience with Connecticut police procedures;
Availability to work weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.

2. Incumbents in this class may be required to meet the following:

a. Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

b. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

3. Incumbents performing patrol officer functions must currently possess Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certification or be eligible for POST recertification without completing the Basic Training program again (i.e. must be current or retired within two (2) years of last POST certified required employment) or Connecticut State Police (CSP) Academy certification (must be current or retired within two (2) years of last CSP certified required employment). Must pass a seasonal patroller training course as approved by the Connecticut State Police.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.

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.