Open Competitive Exam #2391

Civilian Detention Officer

Issued: April 12, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Bridgeport will hold an open competitive examination for Civilian Detention Officer. The date, time, and location of the examination will be announced to the applicants for examination at a later date.

The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and is intended as a general summary only. It is not, nor is to be intended to be, a Public Notice for this examination. You should not rely on this communication as a complete or binding explanation of all examination details. This summary is being provided in good faith and subject to the reasonable discretion of the Civil Service Commission Office. This summary does not constitute a contract of any kind, express or implied, between any applicant and the City of Bridgeport. This informational guide is subject to correction of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.

SALARY RANGE: $43,584 per year

APPLICATION: Each candidate must have completed an application and have filed it by the application closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024*. Failure to submit an online application by the closing deadline will automatically exclude a person from participating in the examination.

To apply online, click the apply button above or To apply in person, please visit us during business hours at: Civil Service Office 45 Lyon Terrace Room 106 Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605

RESIDENCY POINTS: Residency points will be awarded in accordance with Civil Service Rule XV for those who apply and qualify for those points.

VETERAN’S POINTS: Veteran’s points awarded in accordance with State and Federal law.

DUTIES: Security work of average difficulty in maintaining the care and well-being of prisoners in a medium security detention facility. Work includes the supervision and control of prisoners; feeding prisoners; medical attention to prisoners; processing prisoners’ paperwork to be presented in court; prevention of escape; and other related work duties as directed by Policy and Procedure and the direction of a booking supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age, 21; graduation from high school or equivalency diploma; good physical health, strength, endurance and agility, sound mental and emotional condition; knowledge of basic principles and procedures of detention and incarceration; knowledge of supervision and motivation of prisoners; ability to supervise and communicate effectively with people from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds as well as age groups; basic computer and typing skills. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Connecticut Driver License. Must pass medical evaluation including screening for federally controlled substances by urinalysis. Must have 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses. Candidates must pass a background investigation in order to be employed. Candidates can be disqualified based on an unacceptable criminal/work history.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: The examination for Civilian Detention Officer will consist of a written examination and qualifying physical fitness test. Candidates must first pass a written examination. The written examination will be based on a 100 percent scale. Candidates are required pass the written examination with a score of 70 percent or higher. Candidates who pass the written examination will be notified to appear for a qualifying physical fitness test. Details regarding the physical fitness test are attached. Those candidates who have passed the written examination and the physical fitness test will be placed on a hiring list. Qualifying candidates from the established list will be notified to appear for a qualifying medical examination and psychological evaluation. Candidates are also required to satisfactorily pass a background investigation conducted by a vendor chosen at the discretion of the Personnel Director.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The Civil Service Commission will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability to take a test. If you need a special accommodation you must request it in writing stating what the disability is and providing proof of the disability. This request must be received by the Office of the Civil Service Commission at least 14 days prior to the examination date.

MALE OR FEMALE EMPLOYMENT NECESSITY: Some of the positions in this classification require female employees and some require male employees. Candidates will be drawn from the employment list according to highest rank and gender as needed.

OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 106 Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604

Open Competitive Examination #2391 – Civilian Detention Officer

An Equal Opportunity Employer VET/AA/DIS/SO/GI

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,584.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Credit union membership
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT 06604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person