Protective Services Trainee (Police)

Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) 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, CCSU is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions.  CCSU offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. 

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for a Protective Services Trainee (Police) position.  This position is located in the CCSU Police Department, and is a full time (40 hours per week) position.  Shifts to be determined depending placement post Connecticut Police Academy Training for first, second, and third shift. The incumbent in this position is required to successfully complete the training and probationary requirements for appointment to Police Officer with responsibility for protection of life and property. 

Salary Information:  Upon hire, the incumbent will be placed in PS5 step 1 at the annual salary of $41,634.  Upon completion of academy, incumbent will be placed is PS 6 step 1 at the annual salary of $43,586.  Note: For current state employees’ compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class.

All candidates for employment at Central Connecticut State University are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation, including a polygraph and medical examination.  Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.  Candidates must possess at all times a valid motor vehicle license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. 

Additionally, Candidates at all times must possess and have the ability to exercise all of the requirements of a Police Officer including obtaining certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut, the ability to bear and use arms, the ability to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.  Candidates will be required as assigned to be available for training and work assignments on all shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office:  Gabriela S. Flores-Erazo, gabriela.s.flores-erazo@ccsu.edu.

In a state agency this class is accountable for taking a prescribed formal academic and on the job training course in basic police work involving investigative and inspection techniques and procedures.

Upon successful  completion of  Connecticut Police Training Academy program for Police Officer, the incumbent in this position will/may:

• 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
• Participatesin evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters
• Operates 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 arrangements
• Gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats
• Respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties
• Assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts
• Be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures
• Direct traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations
• Initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction
• Conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons
• Record information
• Apply for and serve arrest warrants
• Process paperwork on arrests and activity reports
• Arrange surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);
• Provide court testimony
• Conduct special programs, projects and services as required
• May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up
• May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses
• May perform minor equipment repairs
• May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety
• May serve as dispatcher
• Perform related duties as required

General intelligence; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability in oral and written expression; ability to evaluate emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; ability to deal effectively with those contacted in the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Higher Education environment.
• Experience utilizing computer software, including Microsoft Suite.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and proofreading skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a Higher Education environment.
• Experience utilizing computer software, including Microsoft Suite.

1. Applicants must be a United States Citizen by date of appointment.

2. Applicants must have a High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification prior to admission to the Connecticut Police Training Academy.

3. During the period as a Police Trainee candidates will be required to complete a course of training to include completion and graduation from the Connecticut Police Training Academy program or its equivalent.

4. Appointment to this class will be for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. Provisional appointment will be made to the target class when formal training has not been completed after twelve (12) months as a Protective Services Trainee (Police). Appointment will be made to the target class after successful completion and graduation of formal training.

5. Applicants in this class must have reached their 21st birthday.

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

7. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification.

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

1. Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.

2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant situations which may cause injury and may be exposed to uncomfortable weather conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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