Special Enforcement Officer

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) has anticipated vacancies for Special Enforcement Officer within the Office of Child Support Services, located at Central Office in Hartford, CT. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. DSS is a multi-faceted health and human services agency serving about 1 million residents across Connecticut, supporting the basic needs of children, families, older adults, and persons with disabilities through various service delivery channels. This role offers professional growth, paid professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and the potential for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in conducting criminal investigations.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Obtain and retain appointment by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection as a Special Police Officer.
Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294a - e of the Connecticut General Statutes and regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques utilized in criminal investigations.
Considerable knowledge of evidentiary procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of criminal law and court procedures.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills.
Considerable interviewing skills.
Considerable investigative ability.
Ability to utilize computer software.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all capias activities in child support cases.
Serves warrants or capias mittimus orders issued by Family Support Magistrates or Courts for Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, Judicial Support Enforcement Division and Office of the Attorney General for child support cases.
Determines if probable cause exists to warrant case prosecution.
Gathers evidence through surveillance and use of informants.
Takes statements and prepares summaries.
Obtains and serves warrants for arrest or capias orders issued by courts.
Apprehends suspects and makes arrests.
Presents information to court as necessary.
Prepares detailed reports for prosecutors.
Interacts with defense attorneys.
Maintains case records.
Performs related duties as required.