Protective Services Trainee; Police

Introduction

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 aProtective Services Trainee (Police).This position is located in the Police Department at Central and is full‑time (40 hours per week). The shift will be determined depending on placement post Connecticut Police Academy for first, second, or third shift, and will be required to work holidays and weekends.

The incumbents in these positions are required to successfully complete the training and probationary requirement for appointment to Police Officer, with responsibility for protection of life and property.

Applicants for these positions are NOT required to possess or retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Applicants for this position are asked to possess and retain an active/valid CHIP card. Test dates can be found at

• 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.  for more information.

• Be part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals.
• Cultivate, enhance and nurture trustworthy relationships with the community we serve.
• Create a campus culture that recognizes the importance of personal and community safety.
• Incorporate intelligence‑led policing analysis with our service oriented and community policing philosophies.
• Look for new and innovative ways to increase safety through crime prevention through environmental design methods.

• Full‑Time
• 40 hours per week
• Shifts determined once hired (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• May require work on holidays/weekends

• Provide crowd control at various CCSU events and activities
• Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations
• Give direction and routine information to the public
• Participate in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters
• Operate firefighting apparatus if needed
• Conduct cruiser or foot patrols
• Conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits
• Provide traffic and/or crowd control
• Assess nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate…