Introduction

Unlock new horizons in your law enforcement career! Step up to the role of Police Sergeant and become a cornerstone of our commitment to community well-being.

Apply today! The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is actively recruiting for an experienced and qualified individual to take on a leadership role as a .

• Please note this is a promotional opportunity for current State of Connecticut employees only. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
• FACILITY : Whiting Forensic Hospital ()
• LOCATION : Middletown, CT
• SCHEDULE : Second shift, 3 : 00 p.m. - 11 : 00 p.m., with every other weekend off
• POSITION NUMBER : 116368

ABOUT US : The mission of DMHAS' Division of Safety Services - is to maintain a safe and secure environment of care, in a recovery-oriented healthcare agency, through leadership and partnership, based on trust and understanding with the community we serve.

Our officers provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, perform with integrity and enforce the law with impartiality and professionalism.

We have approximately 70 sworn police officers, augmented by building and grounds patrol officers, dispatchers, and other civilian support staff.

In a recovery-oriented healthcare service agency, the DMHAS Police have an exciting challenge in providing quality services through traditional law enforcement functions and safety and security management activities which are critical to maintaining compliance required for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory entities.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU : As a State employee, we offer the same you are accustomed to. We encourage a healthy for all employees! DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO :

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITY : DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

WFH specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings.

Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment or transfer from the Department of Correction.

Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.

Employees of WFH are defined as hazardous duty. Grow With Us - STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING : Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note : In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.

You must specify your qualifications on your application.

To Apply :

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• In order to comply with , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying.

Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.

It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.

Requests should be made to

• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
• In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.

If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply :

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications.

Please check your SPAM and / or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Note : At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.

These documents may include : a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc.

at the discretion of the hiring agency.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at .
• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.

e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, college or university this class is used in two ways :

• Supervising and participating in the activities of an assigned shift engaged in providing for the security and protection of lives and / or property through the enforcement of state statutes and regulations.
• Assisting a Lieutenant in supervising operations of a facility protective services operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises and assists an assigned staff in performance of police functions and duties including orientation, training, counseling, evaluation and discipline in accordance with department standards;
• assigns duties and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policy; reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward public;
• studies, analyzes and evaluates tasks performed on shift; reviews and maintains police officer reports, records and logs and submits pertinent reports;
• coordinates exchange of information among shifts or with other law enforcement agencies; implements established procedures to minimize various law enforcement matters;
• performs full range of public enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as assigned to subordinate staff;
• responds to complaints of police error, improper actions or negligence; supervises, coordinates and conducts investigations, special assignments and emergency response situations;
• may be temporarily assigned to long term serious investigations; may train, assist in and / or supervise training of departmental personnel;

may serve as dispatcher; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of police and security practices and procedures; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• knowledge of criminal law and court procedures; knowledge of traffic control practices and procedures; basic knowledge of training practices and procedures;
• considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;

supervisory ability, ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to "arrest and present before a competent authority any person for any offense committed within his precinct".

Connecticut General Statutes 29-18 and / or 10a-142)

3. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

Loss of certification will result in removal from the class.

4. Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain certifications pursuant to the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council and / or agency requirements.

5. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

6. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

7. Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.

8. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required, to perform the duties of the class.

2. Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and / or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life, to uncomfortable weather conditions and / or to confinement within a vehicle for prolonged periods.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.

From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.

Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)
• Retirement Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance
• State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Holidays
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