Detective; Ct STATE Community College

Detective
CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recruitment #PS-001

Location:

New Britain, CT
Salary: $74,239.00 - $92,104.00 /year (New State Employees start at minimum of the pay plan)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 02/27/2026 11:59:00 PM

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? Join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team! At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new, passionate talent to our team! We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State. We are currently recruiting for multiple Detective positions to work at our College Office in New Britain, CT.

• Work Hours:
  
  Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Work Shift:
  
  1st Shift
• Office: CT State Community College Police Department
• Location:
  
  185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051

In the State of Connecticut, CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) and is the largest community college in New England. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals.

CT State’s mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

• Investigates a variety of criminal and civil matters within agency, township jurisdiction or other designated area of authorization involving general public, students, patients and employees;
• Secures incident scene, obtains and analyzes evidence using investigative tools and equipment;
• Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects;
• Develops leads to aid in resolution of crimes or incidents;
• Prepares reports;
• Applies for and serves arrest and search warrants;
• Serves subpoenas;
• Arrests, books and presents arrestees in court;
• Completes bail bond forms;
• Conducts accident reconstructions, threat assessment intelligence investigations and background investigations for select personnel;
• Assists in training of department personnel;
• Serves as fiduciary of property room having authorized access;
• Packages, labels, logs and sends evidence to forensic, computer or toxicology laboratory for examination;
• Reviews judicial forms for all evidence to ensure accuracy and delivers to court for filing;
• Records, organizes, stores and safeguards evidence for court proceeding purposes or court order disposal instructions;
• Impounds motor vehicles;
• May provide court testimony;
• May perform Police Officer duties or other related duties as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Investigates and prepares reports for Office of the Attorney General and Claims Commissioner for lawsuits and claims filed against agency;
• Conducts criminal and administrative investigations as assigned;
• Participates in background investigations;
• May provide education and/or training programs to departmental staff, patients and consumers;
• May perform Police Officer functions as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Knowledge of police and security practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of various criminal and civil matter investigation techniques including but not limited to homicides, narcotics, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and identity theft;
• Knowledge of criminal law;
• Knowledge of court procedures;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Considerable oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable interviewing skills;
• Considerable investigative ability;
• Ability to lead other employees;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience as a sworn law…