Police Officer

Introduction

Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. The Police Department at Central is a fully sworn, nationally accredited police agency focused on ensuring health, safety, and providing a stable work and learning environment for campus community members and visitors.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Shift work (1st, 2nd, 3rd) with possible holiday and weekend work
• Mandatory Connecticut POST Police Officer Certification

• Provide crowd control at campus events and activities
• Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access, preventing theft, trespassing, vandalism, and violations of state statutes
• Give direction and routine information to the public
• Participate in evacuation activities during fire, bomb threats, or other potential disasters
• Operate firefighting apparatus when needed
• Conduct cruiser, foot, and bicycle patrols as weather permits
• Provide traffic and crowd control
• Assess need for further assistance and make timely arrangements
• Gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high‑risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats
• Respond to emergency situations; provide CPR or first aid to injured parties
• Assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts
• Maintain building security and perform patrol duties at heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures
• Direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations
• Initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities, or reported incidents
• Conduct on‑site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals on scene, and issue summons
• Record information; apply for and serve arrest warrants; process paperwork on arrests and activity reports; arrange bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA)
• Provide court testimony
• Conduct special programs, projects, and services as required
• Process arrested individuals, including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating NCIC check, searching, removing, inventorying personal belongings, and transporting arrested persons to lock‑up
• Conduct safety training, certification and/or recertification courses
• Perform minor equipment repairs
• Make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety
• Serve as dispatcher when required

• 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

• Clear, effective writing and speaking across a variety of audiences
• Thorough and precise work, with strong focus on accuracy and careful review
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
• Field Training Officer certification
• POST Certified Instructor

• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment
• Must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to arrest and present persons for offenses committed within the mandate
• Maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in Connecticut; loss of certification results in removal from the class
• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license and be eligible and qualified to bear arms
• May be required to maintain additional certifications per department requirements
• Must pass a swim test including 100‑yard swim within four minutes if assigned to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Incumbents may be exposed to unpleasant or dangerous situations, uncomfortable weather conditions, and confinement in vehicles for prolonged periods. A comprehensive medical exam, including a controlled substance screening, will be required upon a conditional offer of employment.

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