Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant Recruitment # 240822-9024PS-001 Location Danbury, CT Date Opened 8/23/2024 3:30:00 PM Salary $76,981.00 - $96,973.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/9/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits)

Introduction

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (http://www.ct.edu/cscu) . As one of the State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/) institutions of higher learning, this university offers undergraduate and graduate programs that weave together liberal arts and professional education and instill a desire for life-long learning.

We are recruiting for a full-time Police Sergeant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9024PS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) at 181 White Street in Danbury, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Industry leading health benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , including medical and dental coverage

Competitive starting salary and structure

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year

Culture that encourages work-life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/2023WinterEVP.pdf)

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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Energetic, fast-paced environment

40 hours per week

Must be available for all shifts

ABOUT THE ROLE:Applicants must be a Certified Police Officer in the State of Connecticut or be eligible to be certified by CT-POST by being a current police officer in another state. Must be available for all shifts. The incumbent will be responsible for the full range of Police Sergeant duties. Will receive general direction from a Police Lieutenant or other employee of higher grade. Will supervise Police Officers and support staff as assigned. SOME DUTIES INCLUDE:

Responding to emergencies and requests for assistance;

Conducting criminal investigations;

Applying for arrest and search warrants;

Enforcing motor vehicle and criminal statutes;

Effecting criminal arrests;

Issuing parking tickets;

Motor vehicle infractions and summonses;

Completing arrest paperwork;

Transporting prisoners to lockup;

Testifying in court;

Mentoring students, speaking with public groups and organizations;

Performing dispatching duties;

Monitoring video and perimeter alarm systems;

Performing property checks and all associated duties;

Providing public direction at events and in the course of daily patrol;

Traffic control;

Providing escorts for currency deposits;

Periodic patrols in police cruiser,

Police issued mountain bike and on foot.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:WCSU has two campuses in Danbury - the Midtown Campus is located at 181 White Street and the Westside Campus is located at 43 Lake Avenue Extension. The University Police department serves both campuses. For assistance in applying, please visit our ' Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/ApplicantTips2021Nov.pdf) ' page. 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. To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

Please 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.

In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

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 das.shrm@ct.gov .

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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Important Information After You Apply:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

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

Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hrpositions@wcsu.edu .

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, college or university this class is used in two ways:

Supervising and participating in the activities of an assigned shift engaged in providing for the security and protection of lives and/or property through the enforcement of state statutes and regulations.

Assisting a Lieutenant in supervising operations of a facility protective services operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises and assists an assigned staff in performance of police functions and duties including orientation, training, counseling, evaluation and discipline in accordance with department standards;

Assigns duties and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policy;

Reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward public;

Studies, analyzes and evaluates tasks performed on shift;

Reviews and maintains police officer reports, records and logs and submits pertinent reports;

Coordinates exchange of information among shifts or with other law enforcement agencies;

Implements established procedures to minimize various law enforcement matters;

Performs full range of public enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as assigned to subordinate staff;

Responds to complaints of police error, improper actions or negligence;

Supervises, coordinates and conducts investigations, special assignments and emergency response situations;

May be temporarily assigned to long term serious investigations;

May train, assist in and/or supervise training of departmental personnel;

May serve as dispatcher;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of police and security practices and procedures;

Knowledge of

relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

criminal law and court procedures;

traffic control practices and procedures;

training practices and procedures;

Considerable

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;

utilize computer software;

Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

Experience with Emergency situations

Dispatch, Security, Law Enforcement Experience

Providing good customer service

Experience using technology, including Microsoft Office and Law Enforcement Software

Community policing outreach experience

Experience in, police administrative duties, accreditation, and training management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes 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 must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.

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.

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.

Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

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.Click on a link below to apply for this position:Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online