FullTime Police Officers

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.

The Police Department at Central Connecticut State University is a fully sworn nationally accredited police agency, focused on ensuring health, safety, and providing a stable work and learning environment for our campus community and visitors. We are committed to the fundamental principles of community policing, such as crime prevention, omnipresence, and partnerships with the community we serve. We are continually striving to provide nothing but the best policing service to our community.
We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for two (2) Connecticut POST Certified Police Officer positions. The incumbents will be required to successfully complete the training and probationary requirements for appointment to Police Officer, with responsibility for protection of life and property.

ON THE LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AREA OF THE APPLICATION: Applicants must include on their application, their CT POST Police Officer Certification number with date of issuance and expiration in order to be considered. If your certification is pending, please include POSTC under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section. Applicants for these positions are NOT required to possess or retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Professional growth and development opportunities!
Full-Time

• Shifts determined once hired (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• May require work on holidays/weekends
• Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers' Field Manuals The Original Red and Blue Books (Blue 360 Media)

Cultivate, enhance and nurture trustworthy relationships with the community we serve
Create a campus culture that recognizes the importance of personal and community safety
Incorporate intelligence-led policing analysis with our service oriented and community policing philosophies
Explore and implement fresh, creative approaches to strengthen safety by applying principles of crime prevention through environmental design
Participate in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats, or other potential disasters
Assess nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements
Gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high-risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats
Assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts
Be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures
Conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons
Apply for and serve arrest warrants
Provide court testimony
Conduct 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 serve as dispatcher
NOTE: This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies for Police Officer at Central.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally-recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."
Applicants will receive correspondence via email and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.
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The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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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.

The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency:
Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;
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 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.
May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.
Applies for and serves arrest warrants;
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 serve as dispatcher;

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.

police and security practices and procedures;
criminal law and court procedures;

utilize computer software.

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

Demonstrates clear, effective writing and speaking across a variety of audiences
Possession of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
Possession of Field Training Officer certification
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 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. 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 may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
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.
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.
Incumbents in this class must establish residence within Connecticut after completion of the Connecticut Police Training Academy Program.
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.

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:

~ The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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