Police Officer; Eastern Connecticut STATE University

Police Officer (Eastern Connecticut State University)

Location: Windham, CT

Recruitment #: PS-CR

Salary: $67,519.00 – $84,153.00 per year

Job Type: Full‑time, 40 hours per week;
Open to the Public;
Continuous Recruitment

Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is a state public liberal arts university dedicated to providing high‑quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse student population.

We are currently accepting applications for multiple Connecticut POST Certified Police Officer positions to work on campus in Windham County.

• View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work–life balance for all employees.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Candidates must hold current State of Connecticut POSTC certification.
• Must have been certified for over two years to be considered.

• Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance; provide crowd control at events.
• Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access, preventing theft, trespassing, and vandalism.
• Provide directions and routine information to the public; conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities, or reported incidents.
• Direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations.
• Conduct on‑site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scenes, and issue summonses.
• Record information and serve as a dispatcher when necessary.

• Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council regulations.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state police officer license and, where required, hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
• Must meet the physical fitness requirements, including a physical fitness assessment and comprehensive medical examination.

• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and proof‑reading experience.

• May be required to maintain certifications such as EMT, CPR, and First Aid.
• May be required to travel and accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state.
• Must have the capability to pass a swim test, including swimming 100 yards within four minutes.

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