Police Officer; Southern STATE University - Ps-Cr

Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for multiple full-time Police Officer positions to work on our campus in New Haven, CT. What We Can Offer You:
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About Us:

As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, we are a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice. Founded as a teachers college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 10,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines.

It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. We are located in New Haven, CT, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City, and 140 miles from Boston.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Candidates MUST possess credentials which will satisfy the selection and retention standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Selected candidates MUST possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Selected candidates MUST receive and retain authority for C.G.S. 29-18 certification. In addition to a comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, candidates will also be required to take a stress test upon a conditional offer of employment.

This recruitment may be used for future full-time vacancies.

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.

• SECURITY: Provides crowd control at various events and activities
• Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations
• Gives directions and routine information to the public
• Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters
• Operates firefighting apparatus if needed
• May conduct cruiser or foot patrols
• May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits
• PROTECTION: Provides traffic and/or crowd control
• Assesses nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements
• May gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats
• May respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties
• May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons
• May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates
• May assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts
• May be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures
• ENFORCEMENT: Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations
• May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction
• May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons
• ADMINISTRATION: Records information
• Applies for and serves arrest warrants
• Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports
• Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA)
• Provides court testimony
• Conducts special programs, projects and services as required
• May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up
• May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses
• May perform minor equipment repairs
• May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety
• May serve as dispatcher
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge of police and security practices and procedures; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; traffic and crowd control practices and procedures; criminal law and court procedures;
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; utilize computer software.

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