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.

 

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for three (3) Police Officer positions. These positions are located in the Police Department at Central. 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. All applicants must include on their application, their CT POST Police Officer Certification number with date of issuance and expiration in order to be considered. Applicants for these positions are NOT required to possess or retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies for Police Officer at Central.

 

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.

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. Applicants invited to interview will be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Updates of this recruitment will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. For all other inquiries, please contact Olivia Duncan, olivia.duncan@ccsu.edu.

 

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 olivia.duncan@ccsu.edu.

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.

 

• Knowledge of
  • police and security practices and procedures;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • traffic and crowd control practices and procedures;
  • criminal law and court procedures;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;
  • 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.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working in a Higher Education environment.

• Experience utilizing computer software, including Microsoft Suite.

• Attention to detail, accuracy and proofreading skills.

• Certified Field Training Officer.

• Certified Emergency Medical Responder.

POSTC Certified Police Instructor in any of the following areas:

 

• Firearms/Rifle

• Use of Force

• Less Lethal

• Defensive Tactics

• Police Legitimacy

• Human Trafficking

• CIT/Mental Health Awareness

• Impaired Driving/Intoxication