Police Captain

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• 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.
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• 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 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 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 must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• 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.

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