Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Central is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. Central offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.

 

NOTE: If your certification is pending, please include POSTC under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section.

 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Industry leading health benefits including medical and dental coverage.

• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.

• Paid time off (including 13 holidays per calendar year).

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement for classified employees up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost for tuition, books and related fees.

• Scholarships available to assist classified employees and/or their dependent children with the financial burden of tuition after completing four or more years of continuous service at Central Connecticut State University.

• Culture that encourages work/life balance as well as an employee assistance program.

• Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

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• All candidates for employment at Central Connecticut State University are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation, including a psychological, polygraph and medical examination. Selection for employment is contingent upon completion of background investigation. Candidates must possess at all times a valid motor vehicle license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Additionally, candidates at all times must possess and have the ability to exercise all of the requirements of a Police Officer including obtaining certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut, and the ability to bear and use arms. Candidate will be required as assigned to be available for training and work assignments on all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position, such as a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• NOTE: 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.

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.

CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION:

• May enforce gaming regulations for Connecticut Lottery Corporation and casinos.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

• Assists Conservation Enforcement Officers in the enforcement of state laws and regulations pertaining to fish, wildlife, parks, forests, boating, snowmobiling and the use of department owned or leased land facilities.

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.

• 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.