University Police Department

Applications for a Police Officer position is being accepted from currently certified police officers. Candidates must be available for all shifts. Duties include: Responding to emergencies and requests for assistance; providing crowd control at various events and activities; monitoring designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violation of state statutes or regulations; giving directions and routine information to the public; initiating and conducting criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction; directing traffic and enforcing motor vehicle and parking regulations; conducting on site investigations, questioning witnesses, arresting individuals at scenes, and issuing summonses; recording information; and serving as dispatcher when necessary.

Minimum 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. Note: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Successful candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 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 and 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. 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. 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.

Salary & Benefits: $24.90 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package. Additional details can be found at

http://www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/IV.asp

Application Process:

1. Complete a WCSU Application of Employment. Applications may be downloaded from the following link: http://wcsu.edu/hr/forms/EmploymentForms/WCSU_Employment_Application_Fillable_Form.pdf. Do not submit any application other than the WCSU application.
2. Submit application via email to: hrpositions@wcsu.edu. In subject line of email, reference: Your Last Name – Police Officer. Applications may also be delivered or mailed to WCSU Human Resources Department, University Hall, Room 115, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2014. Late applications will not be accepted.

In accordance with policy, all candidates for employment at Western ConnecticutState University are subject to a pre-employment background investigation, including criminal background check, federal sanctions, and reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer