Job Announcement

Western Connecticut State University

University Police Department

Police Officer 

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer. 

Applicants must be Currently Certified as a Connecticut Police Officer and be available for all shifts.  As a University Police Officer 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. 

Qualifications:

Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (CT-POST) is required. Candidates with a pending certification status in the State of Connecticut may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by CT-POST. 

Successful candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; knowledge of police and security practices and procedures, as well as relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of traffic and crowd control practices and procedures, as well as knowledge of criminal law and court procedures are required. The ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action is required, as is the ability to utilize law enforcement computer software. A valid driver’s license and the ability to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check, physical agility test, psychological and medical examination are also required. As WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.     

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary is $24.90/hour; $53,540/annual. WCSU offers a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our Human Resources website at http://wcsu.edu/hr/benefits 

Application Process:

Applicants must meet the above qualifications in order to be eligible.  Qualified applicants must apply via email by submitting a cover letter, which includes the contact information for (3) current professional references and a resume, as one (1) complete file (PDF or Word format only) and not via multiple attachments to: Peggy Boyle, Assistant Director of Human Resources - Recruitment. In subject line of email reference: Your Last Name – Police Officer.  Submit your one attachment to: hrpositions@wcsu.edu by Monday, December 5, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please direct questions regarding this position to hrpositions@wcsu.edu

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.