State Police Sergeant

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of Connecticut employee of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), who by July 26, 2024 has at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent services, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Selection Process

Application: How to apply for a State of CT Job Opportunity 

Interested candidates must successfully submit their application to the State of Connecticut within the filing period to be considered for hire.

Candidate Orientation Session: Anticipated Date - Friday, August 16, 2024 (9:00am - 10:00am)

This session is designed to familiarize eligible candidates and provide an overview of the testing components that are the focus and basis of the examination process. Candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. 

 

The expected duration of the orientation session is 1 to 2 hours, with the possibility of multiple sessions being scheduled based on the number of qualified applicants. 

• Location: Virtual
• Notification: You will be sent notification via email on how to access the virtual orientation.
• Note, this session will be recorded and shared for all candidates to view at a their convenience.

Examination Components:  Qualified applicants must participate in all parts of the examination to receive a final score on the examination.

 

            Part                                                          Weight

              Written (multiple choice)                           30%

              Assessment Center Exercise(s)                70%

Written Test: Anticipated Date - Week of September 16 - 19, 2024

A written test will be held virtually using a personal computer in a private setting of an applicant's choosing.  All computers must be able to connect to the internet and have a working webcam and microphone to fully connect to and access to the virtual environment. Applicants will be monitored during the test to ensure the safety and security of the test. 

Note: A pass point may be established for the written test. If a pass point is established, only those passing the written test will move on to the assessment center. 

The basic study materials recommended for this examination as of the posting date are:

• Administrative & Operations Manual - General Orders - Training Bulletins
• Connecticut General Statues related to Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Motor Vehicles and Public Safety
• State Police Union Contract
• Hess, Karen (5th or 6th edition). For the Record:  Report Writing in Law Enforcement.

Please continue to monitor your email including your spam/junk folder and personal status board in JobAps for further communications regarding the scheduling of the written exam.

There will be no make-up written tests except in very rare situations, where an applicant has a legitimate reason for not attending the regularly scheduled written test such as active military duty, serious illness or injury, death in the immediate family, or an accident the day of the written test.  Documentation will be required (e.g., military orders, medical certification, police report, etc.) prior to the date of the written test, except in critical situations occurring the day of the written test.  For those critical situations occurring the day of the written test, documentation will be required by close of business the first business day following the written test.  DAS has final authority to approve or deny all make-up requests.

Assessment Center: Anticipated Date - Weeks of October 28 - November 8, 2024

This is a standardized tool for evaluating behavior through a series of exercises that simulate real-life job tasks or situations. Candidate's responses to the exercises are evaluated by trained assessors who observe, record, classify and score the candidates observable behaviors against valid and objective scoring criteria. An example of an exercise candidates may partake in is:

• Critical Incident - this type of exercise is designed to assess one's ability and readiness to take command of and run an emergency scene or tactical situation. Candidates are given scenarios/problems to which they must respond.  

Additional information regarding the assessment center and its schedule will be provided via email and at the candidate orientation session.  Please continue to monitor your email including your spam/junk folder and personal status board in JobAps for further communication regarding the scheduling of the assessment center.

There will be no make-up assessment center except in very rare situations, where an applicant has a legitimate reason for not attending the regularly scheduled assessment center such as active military duty, serious illness or injury, death in the immediate family, or an accident the day of the assessment center. Documentation will be required (e.g., military orders, medical certification, police report, etc.) prior to the date of the assessment center, except in critical situations occurring the day of the assessment center.  For those critical situations occurring the day of the assessment center, documentation will be required by close of business the first business day following the assessment center.  DAS has final authority to approve or deny all make-up requests.

Certified List: Upon conclusion of the written test and assessment center, the Department of Administrative Services will certify an eligible list in order of ranked score.  

Reminders and Notes:

• Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through email and your account via the JobAps portal. Please be sure to monitor both your personal email and online JobAps status board for notices and announcements. Be sure to monitor your spam and/or junk email folders as well as email notices could end there in error based on your email settings.
• State employees should not use their State issued email address when applying. Please be sure to use a personal email address to avoid any issues accessing your State issued email. 
• 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. Candidate must take part in each section of the examination. Candidates who fail to sign up within the filling periods or fail to attend either portion of the examination, cannot be graded and placed on the certified list.  
• Applicants on active military duty should contact DAS.SHRM@CT.Gov to discuss the possibility of special testing accommodations.  Special testing accommodations for active military personnel should be requested during the application filing period if possible.  If not possible, special testing accommodations must be requested within 4 weeks of return from active military service.  Copies of military orders will be required for all requests. 
• Due to the large number of applications, 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.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Matt Cronin at Matthew.Cronin@CT.Gov. 

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;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions;
  • police practices and investigative procedures;
  • 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.

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.