Police Officer Job Danbury area,Connecticut USA,Security

Introduction

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) 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, 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 multiple full-time Police Officer positions in Danbury, CT. WCSU has two campuses in Danbury - the Midtown campus, located at 181 White Street and the Westside campus, located at 43 Lake Avenue Extension.

The University Police Department is located on the Midtown campus and serves both campuses.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Full-time
Incumbents must be available to work ALL SHIFTS
The incumbents will be responsible for the full range of Police Officer duties
Applicants must be a Certified Police Officer in the State of Connecticut OR be eligible to be certified by CT-POST by being a certified police officer in another state

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

SECURITY:

Provides crowd control at various events and activities;
Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations;
Gives directions and routine information to the public;
Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;
Operates firefighting apparatus if needed;
May conduct cruiser or foot patrols;
May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits.

PROTECTION:

Provides traffic and/or crowd control;
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 respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties;
May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons;
May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates;
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.

ENFORCEMENT:

Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;
May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;
May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.

ADMINISTRATION:

Records information;
Applies for and serves arrest warrants;
Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports;
Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);
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 make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety;
May serve as dispatcher;
Performs related duties as required.

CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION:

May enforce gaming regulations for Connecticut Lottery Corporation and casinos.

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…