In a large state agency, college or university facility this class is accountable for supervising the police and/or related security functions of the facility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from a Police Captain or other administrative officer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises all police personnel assigned to the operating unit.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Plans, organizes and supervises police activities; assesses enforcement, protection and security needs of the institution; develops plans and procedures to accommodate full range of problems; allocates patrol or investigative area duty assignments to unit personnel; schedules subordinates to provide for 24-hour coverage of security function; plans, develops and conducts training programs; evaluates staff performance and reports on, recommends or takes corrective action as required; prepares reports of unit activities; coordinates exchange of information with other law enforcement agencies; directs inspection or investigative activities; conducts confidential investigations and handles cases involving more serious or sensitive incidents; supervises, conducts or coordinates special programs, projects and services; directs identification process for employees involved with security or handling of money; serves as a member of facility security committee; may perform full range of police enforcement, protection, security and administrative functions as required; may take command of police unit in absence of an official of higher rank; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of police administration, police and security practices and investigative techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of criminal law and court procedures; knowledge of traffic and crowd control procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Five (5) years' experience as a Police Officer in an organized police department or within state service.
Special Experience:
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Police Sergeant.
Substitution Allowed:
A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Incumbents in this class must receive and retain authority from the Commissioner of Public Safety 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).
2.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator license.
3.
Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to 7-294-a-e and the regulations of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENT:
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 permanent appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbents in this class must be in good health and have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination will be required of all candidates receiving original appointment into state service.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life.
This replaces the existing specification for the same class in Salary Group PT 19 approved effective August 31, 1995. (Revised to abolish class code 6314 - managerial usage)
