Current Employment Opportunities
Police Department
Police Officers
Applications for permanent and temporary Police Officer positions are being accepted from currently certified police officers. Candidates must be available for all shifts.
Duties will include: providing crowd control at various events and activities; monitoring designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violation of state statutes or regulations; giving directions and routine information to the public; initiating and conducting criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction; directing traffic and enforcing motor vehicle and parking regulations; conducting on site investigations, questioning witnesses, arresting individuals at scenes, and issuing summonses; recording information; and serving as dispatcher when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be certified as law enforcement officers either in the State of Connecticut or be eligible for comparable certification under Police Officer Standards and Training (POST). Credentials must satisfy the selection standards of the Connecticut POST. Successful candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. As WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued. A valid driver’s license and the ability to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check and medical examination are also required.
Salary & Benefits: $22.79 per hour. Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, 12 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, three (3) paid personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
To apply: Submit an employment application to Ms. Carolyn Lanier, Director of Recruitment, WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Applications are available in the HR Office or on the WCSU website at: www.wcsu.edu/hr/forms/Employmentforms/WCSU_application_0107.pdf
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
