State Police Lieutenant

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.  *For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Selection Process:

The Connecticut State Police promotional process is extensive and follows 4 steps from application to hire.

1)  Application/Examination Period: How to apply for a State of CT Job Opportunity

2)  Referral Questions:  Candidates who pass the application/examination period will be sent, via email, referral questions which they must respond to and submit by the date and time specified on the email notice.  There will be two (2) rounds of referral questions which candidates will be required to complete; each round of referral questions will be sent to the candidates separately.  The second round of referral questions will only be sent to candidates who submit and pass the first round of questions.  Candidates who do not submit their answers to the referral questions by the specified date and time listed on each notice will be eliminated from this administration process for State Police Lieutenant.

3)  Professional Profile:  The Professional Profile will consist of a structured summary of the candidates law enforcement (and related) training and experience, formal education, and any supervisory or leadership experience, and will be used to assess the candidate’s preparedness to become a State Police Lieutenant.  Information regarding the Professional Profile will be sent to candidates who are invited for an interview.  The profile must be submitted to the interview panel on the day of the candidate’s scheduled interview.  

4)  Oral Interview:  Candidates have submitted and passed both rounds of referral questions, will be invited to interview for the position of State Police Lieutenant.  The interview will be conducted by a panel of current Connecticut State Police Personnel.   Also considered in this selection process: any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records.  

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

• Professional Profile (see above)
• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations

Important Information and Notes: (please read)

• Status Updates & Notices:  updates during the recruitment process will be provided through email and your account via the JobAps portal.  Note: In accordance with the State of Connecticut Acceptable Use Policy, please be sure to use a personal e-mail address and NOT your State of CT email address when signing up for a JobAps account. 
• Please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application.  If your application submits successfully, you will receive a pop up confirmation after you submit, in addition to a confirmation email sent to the email address you singed up with.  Please be sure to monitor both your personal email and the online JobAps status board for all notices and announcements.
• Submitting your Application:  Please ensure that your application is accurate and complete prior to submitting to the State.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. 
• Withdrawing your Application: officially withdrawing your application will take your name out of consideration for this administration of the State Police Lieutenant.  Only withdraw if you do not want to be considered for hire.  Note: withdrawing does not allow you to re-submit your application to the same recruitment.
• Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from this recruitment process for State Police Lieutenant.
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contract Jeanne Anderson at Jeanne.Anderson@ct.gov or Felicia Emanuel at Felicia.Emanuel@ct.gov or 860-685-8200.

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, this class is accountable for serving as Commander of a State Police Troop, overseeing activities of a specialized section of a major division or serving as Commander of a district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section.

Supervises the overall activities of a troop, specialized section or district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section with responsibility for effective implementation of all operations; conducts continuous appraisal of operations and recommends or institutes corrective action as warranted; schedules and oversees effective assignment and utilization of personnel, equipment or facilities; assumes command of crime or major accident scenes or incidents involving police personnel, oversees investigation activities as required; oversees continuing inservice training and development of personnel; promotes and maintains effective public relations with news media, public officials and the general public; oversees and supervises recordkeeping and administrative management activities of command; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions; considerable knowledge of principles of modern police administration; considerable ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions; knowledge of modern police investigative techniques, procedures and aids; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; leadership and supervisory ability.

Two (2) years of experience as a State Police Sergeant.

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

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

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.