Police Officer

Recruitment #240306-9035PS-001

Location

Windham, CT

Date Opened

3/7/2024 12:00:00 PM

Salary

$67,519.00 - $84,153.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

11/6/2024 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state’s designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.

We are currently accepting one (1) Connecticut POST Certified Police Officer to work at our campus, located in Windham County.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Industry leading health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage
Competitive starting salary and structure
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year
Professional growth and development opportunities
Culture that encourages work-life balance as well as an employee assistance program
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Must be available to work all shifts
Candidates must be able to prove current State of Connecticut POSTC certification
Candidates must have been certified for over two years to be considered

THE ROLE: As a University Police Officer, you will:

Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance; provide crowd control at various events and activities;
Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violation of state statutes or regulations;
Provide directions and routine information to the public; initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;
Direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations;
Conduct on-site investigations, including question witnesses, arrest individuals at scenes, and issue summonses;
Record information; and,
Serve as dispatcher when necessary.

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Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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

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

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.

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 HR-Recruitment@easternct.edu.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office: Charlene Gobeli, HR-Recruitment@easternct.edu, (860) 465-4649.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, college or university this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property with full police powers and responsibility for law enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency:

SECURITY:

Provides crowd control at various events and activities;
Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations;
Gives directions and routine information to the public;
Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;
Operates firefighting apparatus if needed;
May conduct cruiser or foot patrols;
May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits.

PROTECTION:

Provides traffic and/or crowd control;
Assesses nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements;
May gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats;
May respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties;
May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons;
May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates;
May assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts;
May be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures.

ENFORCEMENT:

Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;
May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;
May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.

ADMINISTRATION:

Records information;
Applies for and serves arrest warrants;
Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports;
Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);
Provides court testimony;
Conducts special programs, projects and services as required;
May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up;
May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses;
May perform minor equipment repairs;
May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety;
May serve as dispatcher;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of
- police and security practices and procedures;
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- traffic and crowd control practices and procedures;
- criminal law and court procedures;
Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;
- utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

NOTE: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals with the following experience/training is preferred:

State of Connecticut POST C Certification for over two years
Field training officer
Prior University Police experience
Cybercrime investigations

Additionally, Current POSTC certified instructors in the following areas:

Family violence
FTO
Human Trafficking
Use of Force
Sexual Assault Investigation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.
Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statues 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 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 must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate and participate in any job-related training sessions.
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state consistent with departmental policies or stipulations and work a flexible schedule.

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. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.
A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be able to pass a swim test including swimming 100 yards within four (4) minutes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life, to uncomfortable weather conditions and/or to confinement within a vehicle for prolonged periods.

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.

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.