Police Officer (EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY) - #251118-9035PS-CR

State of Connecticut•Windham, CT

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. We are currently accepting applications for multiple Connecticut POST Certified Police Officer positions to work at our campus, located in Windham County. THE ROLE: 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; and, Serve as dispatcher when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to prove current State of Connecticut POSTC certification
Candidates must have been certified for over two years to be considered
Must be available to work all shifts
Knowledge of police and security practices and procedures
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Knowledge of traffic and crowd control practices and procedures
Knowledge of criminal law and court procedures
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action
Ability to utilize computer software
Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council
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 must be eligible and qualified to bear arms
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
A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants
A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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