State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State Police Lieutenant Colonel (5599EX)

$60.60-$124.83 Hourly / $4,847.51-$9,986.29 BiWeekly /
$126,520.00-$260,642.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, class is accountable for administrating the operations of an office.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers staff with managerial responsibilities over major operating sections within the office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations of a major State Police office;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages office activities;
  • Formulates office goals and objectives and makes recommendations to Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares office budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of office who might impact program activities;
  • Directs and implements agency policies, procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Determines appropriate staffing level;
  • Designs and implements performance review standards;
  • Prepares comprehensive activity reports and budget projections;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • modern police administration, organization, management and investigative techniques and procedures;
    • state government and related law enforcement agencies organization and operational policies and procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience at the level of a State Police Lieutenant or above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have sufficient strength, stamina, agility and endurance to perform all the duties of the class.

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection pursuant to Section 29-4 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

EX 02

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of State Police Lieutenant Colonel in Salary Group EX 02 approved effective February 01, 2019. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023

CLASS: 5599EX; EST: 6/6/1990; REV: 3/29/2023;