Police Officer

Windham, CT
Eastern Connecticut State University

Salary: $67,519.00 – $84,153.00/year.

Position Summary:
In a state agency, college or university this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property with full police powers and responsibility for law enforcement.
Essential Functions:

  • 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; and,
  • Serve as dispatcher when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
  • Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
  • Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate and participate in any job-related training sessions.
  • Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state consistent with departmental policies or stipulations and work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and proof-reading experience