Police Officer

New Haven, CT
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)

Salary $60,258 – $79,289/year (Individuals new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)

We are currently recruiting for five (5), full-time Certified Police Officers. As a University Police Officer you will:

  • Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance;
  • Provide crowd control at various 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;
  • Provide directions and routine information to the public;
  • Initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;
  • Direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations;
  • Conduct on-site investigations, including question witnesses, arrest individuals at scenes, and issue summonses;
  • Record information;
  • Serve as dispatcher when necessary.

Candidates MUST possess a current valid POST certification.  Incumbents must possess credentials which will satisfy the selection and retention standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.  Must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.  Must receive and retain authority for C.G.S. 29-18 certification. In addition to a comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, candidates will also be required to take a stress test upon a conditional offer of employment.  A physical Fitness Test (Cooper) is waived for this position.  Please note, this is a continuous recruitment.  This posting will remain available until all current and future vacancies have been filled at Southern Connecticut State University.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
Note: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must be United States citizens.
2. Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statues and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
3. 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)
4. Incumbents in this class 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.
5. 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.
6. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
7. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
8. Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
9. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.