Field Program Consultant

Field Program Consultant State of Connecticut to Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Meriden, CT 83,610 to 114,001 a year to Full-time The Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Division of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), has an exciting opportunity for a Field Program Consultant within the Certification Division. What We Can Offer You Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees The 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. Position Highlights This position, within our Certification Division, plays a pivotal role in the review, analysis, and processing of police officer recertification and decertification requests, as well as the review of certified police instructor applications. Additionally, this position may conduct review and analysis of lateral and comparative certification requests which are typically time-consuming. This position may be assigned duties related to the review, analysis, and processing of police officer and/or instructor decertification requests. This multi-faceted process is captured in statutory and regulatory provisions, and is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and must adhere closely to strict timelines. The process includes compliance conferences; issuance of a complaint; pre-hearing conferences; and conduction of adjudicative hearings in accordance with Chapter 54 of the General Statutes (Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (UAPA). This is a full time, position, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. A hybrid schedule is available based on agency availability and scheduling. About Us The POST Division of DESPP carries out the objectives and mission of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST Council or Council) within DESPP. The Certification Division of (POST) manages the initial certification and recertification of police officers and instructors, as well as the revocation (decertification) process of those certifications. This division is also responsible for processing and reviewing instructor applications to verify that all applicants meet the necessary qualifications to teach the POSTC-approved curriculum. DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve Constantly seeking better results 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges 3. Ethics and Accountability Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways Selection Plan Before You Apply: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on jobscoin.com. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.” Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your Job Aps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your Job Aps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization. Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview: State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations Cover letter A copy of your unofficial transcript(s) Non-State Employees: Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor) Completed CT-HR-13 Cover letter A copy of your unofficial transcript(s) Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for managing the implementation of training or accreditation programs and providing assistance to law enforcement units in establishing and maintaining training or accreditation programs and facilities which conform to professional standards. Examples Of Duties: Assists in administration of training or accreditation programs; Coordinates, plans and manages activities in area of police training or accreditation and professional standards; Formulates program goals and objectives; Develops or assists in the development of related policy; Audits and evaluates programs, facilities and equipment utilized law enforcement units for effectiveness and conformance with training and accreditation standards; Coordinates contracted recruit instructors or accreditation assessors; Develops, prepares and presents training or accreditation informational programs; Consults with police leadership, training or accreditation officers and other department officials and recommends courses, programs, equipment or facilities designed to meet specific training, regulation, or accreditation needs; Conducts examinations of training staff and program graduates or assessments of law enforcement agencies; Recommends training approval and certification of programs, instructors or law enforcement units meeting standards or revocation of approval where standards not maintained; Maintains records; Maintains state accreditation standards and conducts annual review of standards; Acts as liaison with law enforcement units, educational organizations, accreditation managers or other agencies; May participate in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of police training programs, educational methods, facilities, training aids and techniques and police accreditation programs; law enforcement practices and procedures; Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Minimum Qualifications to General Experience Seven (7) years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement. Minimum Qualifications to Special Experience Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in training at the level of Training Officer or in the area of police agency accreditation as an assessor or accreditation manager. Minimum Qualifications to Substitutions Allowed College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in criminal justice, education or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting internal investigations into police misconduct Experience managing concurrent projects or program responsibilities while meeting deadlines Experience developing reports that communicate defined goals and objectives Experience with Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) requirements, certification requirements, and applicable statutes and regulations.