Police Captain

State of Connecticut•New Britain, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CT State Community College as a Police Captain and be a part of a dedicated team! We are seeking passionate talent to contribute to our continued success. This role is based at our College Office in New Britain, CT. CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) and is the largest community college in New England. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible post-secondary education to help students achieve their life and career goals, while contributing to the economic growth of the state.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.
Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Police Lieutenant or its equivalent.
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.
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 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 must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; police administration; police practices, procedures and investigative techniques; security practices and procedures; criminal law and court procedures; Knowledge of traffic and crowd control procedures.
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; utilize computer software; Supervisory ability.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
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 may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops and administers security and enforcement activities.
Promulgates directives and standard operating procedures.
Assists in determination and development of departmental policy.
Plans long range staffing, operating supplies and capital equipment needs.
Supervises, reviews and evaluates staff performance and reports and takes corrective action of unsatisfactory performance.
Coordinates departmental training.
Accountable for purchase and inventory of police equipment and maintenance of pertinent records.
Supervises inventory and security of evidence.
Supervises confidential and/or criminal investigations of violations of state laws and/or agency regulations.
Works with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as needed.
Assumes any other duties necessary to protect life and property.
Performs related duties as required.