Police Officer; Southern Connecticut STATE University

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) invites applications for full‑time Police Officer positions to serve campus and local communities in New Haven, CT.

Position details

Location:

New Haven, CT

Title:

Police Officer
Compensation: $67,519.00 – $84,153.00 per year (individuals new to state service start at the minimum pay plan)

Employment type:

Full‑time, Open to the Public
Recruitment #: PS-CR
Posted: 10/31/2025

• Provides crowd control at events and activities
• Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access, preventing theft, trespass, vandalism or violations of state statutes or regulations
• Gives directions and routine information to the public
• Participates in evacuation activities in the event of fire, bomb threat or other potential disasters
• Operates firefighting apparatus if needed
• Conducts cruiser or foot patrols as required
• Conducts bicycle patrols when weather permits

• Provides traffic and/or crowd control
• Assesses need for further assistance and arranges timely and appropriate action
• May gather background information and provide threat assessments for high‑risk locations and safety of persons or property, including biological or physical threats
• May respond to emergencies and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties
• May transport or escort couriers, currency, prisoners or persons absent without leave (AWOL)
• May assist in the search for escaped patients or inmates
• May assist State Police in investigations of major criminal acts
• Might be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties during heightened alert levels under Homeland Security procedures

• Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations
• Initiates and conducts criminal investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reported incidents within jurisdiction
• Conducts on‑site investigations, questions witnesses, arrests individuals at the scene and issues summonses

• Records information and processes paperwork related to arrests and activity reports
• Arranges surety and non‑surety bond payments or written promises to appear (WPA)
• Serves court testimony as required
• Conducts special programs, projects and services as required
• Processes arrested individuals, including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating NCIC checks, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock‑up
• May conduct safety training, certification and/or recertification courses; may perform minor equipment repairs; may make public presentations on crime prevention and safety; may serve as dispatcher
• Performs related duties as required

• Certification as a law‑enforcement officer in Connecticut pursuant to the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council regulations
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment
• Candidates for this class 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
• Must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to arrest and present any person for any offense within precinct (Connecticut General Statutes 29‑18 and/or 10a‑142)
• Must possess and maintain certification as a law‑enforcement officer in Connecticut (Section 7‑294‑a‑e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council)
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor‑vehicle operator’s license
• Incumbents may be required to obtain and retain EMT certification and be qualified to bear arms; may be required to travel and maintain a 24‑hour on‑call schedule

• Must have law‑enforcement certification status – temporary employment may be available pending re‑certification
• Must possess and maintain emergency medical technician (EMT) certification
• Must be eligible and qualified to bear arms
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor‑vehicle operator’s license
• Must be…