IntroductionThe Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), is recruiting for Division Director, Police Officer Standards And Training Council (POSTC).
Position Highlights This position is part of a team that has the honor of collaborating with and influencing statewide and national law enforcement as it pertains to police officer certification, accreditation, professional development, and training.
The successful candidate will work with multiple state agencies, law enforcement units, communities, stakeholders, and police officers to plan, organize, develop, and implement training, certification, and accreditation programs as well as conduct, coordinate, and participate in compliance certification assessments.
This position leads staff and the operations of a comprehensive program that may involve in-service staff development or basic recruit training for police officers.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week. A hybrid schedule is available, and hours of work are flexible, based on assignments and agency need.
Selection PlanBEFORE YOU APPLY: - Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].
- Salary Calculations: 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.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY: - Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees: - Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Cover letter
- A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)
Non-State Employees: - Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)
- Completed CT-HR-13
- Cover letter
- A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)
Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Mackenzie Robinson at
[email protected].
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Police Officer Standards and Training Council this class is accountable for directing the development, implementation and evaluation of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council advanced or recruit training programs for municipal police officers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Directs staff and operations of a comprehensive program of in-service staff development or basic recruit training for municipal police officers;
- Coordinates, plans, organizes and participates in development and implementation of program activities;
- Assists in formulating program goals and objectives for police training;
- Assists in development of training policy;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
- Evaluates staff;
- Responsible for budget planning and implementation, equipment acquisition and training site selection;
- Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of Council who might impact on program activities;
- Develops and reviews training curricula for validity including job task analysis and needs assessment as required;
- Prepares training calendar and schedules and coordinates training programs at the academy, satellite locations or approved regional training facilities;
- Directs preparation of course outlines and approves all changes in curriculum design and course offerings;
- Researches, analyzes and evaluates training standards, training aids, manuals, equipment or other materials and makes recommendations on usage;
- Responsible for contractual services including monitoring and evaluation of contractor performance;
- Manages agency certification and accreditation programs;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY - Considerable knowledge of
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- principles and practices of in-service training and staff development;
- philosophy and objectives of current police training;
- research techniques;
- Knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- modern crime prevention techniques;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate training programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in training.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Field Program Consultant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED - College training in criminal justice, education, police administration or police science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in criminal justice, education, organizational development, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) requirements, accreditation standards, certification requirements, and applicable statutes and regulations.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and supervising employees while coordinating work assignments and managing competing deadlines.
- Experience in an administrative position responsible for policy development, scheduling, and planning.
- Experience with strategic planning, organizational development, and change management
- Experience with applying adult learning principles, instructional design, and training equipment.
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