Police Sergeant(CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)

Description

• Performs full range of public enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as assigned to subordinate staff;
• 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;
• Supervises, coordinates and conducts investigations, special assignments and emergency response situations;
• May train, assist in and/or supervise training of departmental personnel;
• Coordinates exchange of information among shifts or with other law enforcement agencies;
• analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;
• 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.
• Assisting a Lieutenant in supervising operations of a facility protective services operation.
• 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.
• May serve as dispatcher;
• 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.
• Studies, analyzes and evaluates tasks performed on shift;
• Responds to complaints of police error, improper actions or negligence;
• Assigns duties and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policy;
• Implements established procedures to minimize various law enforcement matters;
• Reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward public;
• 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.
• Reviews and maintains police officer reports, records and logs and submits pertinent reports;

Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
• Ability to
• First Line Supervisor Training.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Considerable knowledge of police and security practices and procedures;
• Experience working in Public Safety in a Higher Education environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Incumbent may be required to work holidays and weekends.
• Knowledge of
• CIT/Mental Health Awareness
• 2025 Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, https://docs.ccsu.edu/CleryReport.pdf)
• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Supervisory ability.
• To receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.
• 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.
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• If selected for interview, candidates will be required to read and become familiar with the following recommended reading:
• 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.
• Experience in the United States Military at the rank of E-5 or above.
• Impaired Driving/Intoxilizer/Drager
• interpersonal skills;
• 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).
• Certified Field Training Officer.
• 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.
• POSTC Certified Police Instructor in any of the following areas:
• Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT).
• Less Lethal
• Candidates offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• oral and written communication skills;
• Certified Emergency Medical Responder.
• Previous law enforcement experience at the level of Sergeant or above.
• Spector, Elliot B., Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers' Field Manual: Red and Blue Books, Blue 360 Media (current edition)
• To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening. 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.
• utilize computer software;
• Previous supervision experience as a patrol shift supervisor.

Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance