Police Lieutenant

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) 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, we are a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.

Founded as a teachers college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 10,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) Police Lieutenant position.  This is a full-time, first (1st) shift position that is available to current employees within the Board of Regents.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Board of Regents, 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).

Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. For all other inquiries, please contact Francesca Poole at PooleF1@southernct.edu, (203) 392-5059.

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the University System, or Manchester Community College this class is accountable for supervising law enforcement activities and security functions.

In the Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Services this class is accountable for the supervision of staff engaged in performing a full range of tasks relevant to the enforcement and investigation of statutes governing child support fraud.

GENERAL: Plans, organizes and supervises police activities; assesses enforcement, protection and security needs of the institution; develops plans and procedures to accommodate full range of problems; allocates patrol or investigative area duty assignments to unit personnel; schedules subordinates to provide for 24-hour coverage of security function; plans, develops and conducts training programs; evaluates staff performance and reports on, recommends or takes corrective action as required; prepares reports of unit activities; coordinates exchange of information with other law enforcement agencies; supervises inspection or investigative activities; conducts confidential investigations and handles cases involving more serious or sensitive incidents; supervises, conducts or coordinates special programs, projects and services; supervises identification process for employees involved with security or handling of money; serves as a member of facility security committee; may perform full range of police enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as required; may take command of police unit in absence of an official of higher rank; performs related duties as required.

SOCIAL SERVICES: Plans, organizes and supervises child support capias unit and activities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides and coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; recommends or takes corrective action as required; determines priorities and plans unit work including review of program objectives; establishes and maintains unit procedures; recommends or develops unit policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, law enforcement agencies, and outside entities regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports of unit activities, correspondence, and other statistical or narrative reports as needed; consults with Social Services Program Manager or designee in development and implementation of program objectives including investigation and quality review methodology; conducts or coordinates special operations; may perform full range of tasks assigned to a Special Enforcement Officer including the service of civil warrants and capias mittimus orders; may be required to conduct investigations or surveillance at night or during early morning hours under unpleasant conditions; performs related duties as necessary.

Considerable knowledge of police administration; considerable knowledge of police practices, procedures and investigative techniques; considerable knowledge of methods and techniques utilized in criminal investigations; considerable knowledge of security practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of criminal law and court procedures; considerable knowledge of evidentiary procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of traffic and crowd control procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable interview skills; ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; supervisory ability; ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.

GENERAL: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Police Sergeant.

SOCIAL SERVICES: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been as a Special Enforcement Officer.

A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

1. Candidates for this class are 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.
2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to "arrest and present before a competent authority any person for any offense committed within his precinct." (Connecticut General Statutes 29-18 and/or 10a-142).
3. Incumbents must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Loss of certification will result in removal from the class.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain certifications pursuant to the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council and/or agency requirements.
5. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT certification).
7. Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
8. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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 required, to perform the duties of the class.
2. Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life.

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.