Detective
CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recruitment # 260202-9019PS-001
Location New Britain, CT
Date Opened 2/9/2026 10:00:00 AM
Salary $74,239.00 - $92,104.00/year (New State Employees start at minimum of the pay plan)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 2/27/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? Join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team!
At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new, passionate talent to our team! We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.
We are currently recruiting for multiple Detective (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9019PS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) positions to work at our College Office in New Britain, CT.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan (https://www.ct.edu/hr) that includes:
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm
Work Shift: 1st Shift
Office: CT State Community College Police Department
Location: 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
ABOUT US:
In the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) (https://www.ct.edu/) and is the largest community college in New England. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:
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To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
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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.
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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
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 das.shrm@ct.gov.
Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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Connect With Us:
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sheila Antonacci at CTState-Recruitmentteam@ctstate.edu and reference the recruitment number.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for performing investigations related to criminal and civil matters.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Investigates a variety of criminal and civil matters within agency, township jurisdiction or other designated area of authorization involving general public, students, patients and employees;
Secures incident scene, obtains and analyzes evidence using investigative tools and equipment;
Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects;
Develops leads to aid in resolution of crimes or incidents;
Prepares reports;
Applies for and serves arrest and search warrants;
Serves subpoenas;
Arrests, books and presents arrestees in court;
Completes bail bond forms;
Conducts accident reconstructions, threat assessment intelligence investigations and background investigations for select personnel;
Assists in training of department personnel;
Serves as fiduciary of property room having authorized access;
Packages, labels, logs and sends evidence to forensic, computer or toxicology laboratory for examination;
Reviews judicial forms for all evidence to ensure accuracy and delivers to court for filing;
Records, organizes, stores and safeguards evidence for court proceeding purposes or court order disposal instructions;
Impounds motor vehicles;
May provide court testimony;
May perform Police Officer duties or other related duties as required;
Performs related duties as required.
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services:
Investigates and prepares reports for Office of the Attorney General and Claims Commissioner for lawsuits and claims filed against agency;
Conducts criminal and administrative investigations as assigned;
Participates in background investigations;
May provide education and/or training programs to departmental staff, patients and consumers;
May perform Police Officer functions as required;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
police and security practices and procedures;
various criminal and civil matter investigation techniques including but not limited to homicides, narcotics, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and identify theft;
criminal law;
court procedures;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
interviewing skills;
Considerable investigative ability;
Ability to
lead other employees;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in an organized police department or within state service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) or more years at the rank of Detective
Experience in Electronic Investigations
Experience with Fraud Investigations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
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).
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.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
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.
Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
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
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.
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.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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