Field Program Consultant

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nJoin the Connecticut State Police Training Academy located in Meriden as a Field Program Consultant, where you'll contribute to a mission greater than yourself by supporting the training of current and future law enforcement professionals!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Field Program Consultant to join their team at the Connecticut State Police Training Academy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This essential role offers opportunities for growth and development through challenging tasks, allowing you to problem-solve and contribute to a positive work environment.\r\n Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM) with holidays off, an in-house cafeteria, and food and beverage options for purchase.\r\n Collaborate with dedicated professionals and engage with outside agencies, fostering a dynamic and impactful career. Additional benefits include a supportive team culture and the chance to enhance organizational efficiency in one of the most respected law enforcement institutions in the country.\r\n Visit the Examples of Duties section for more information on the role.\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\n\r\nDESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the 'that's the way it's always been done' construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:\r\nCandidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:�\r\nState Employees\r\n\r\n\r\n Two (2) most recent performance evaluations\r\n Completed CT-HR-13\r\n\r\n\r\nNon-State Employees\r\n\r\n\r\n Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor).\r\n Completed CT-HR-13\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nClick 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n 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.”\r\n 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).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n 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!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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 Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for managing the implementation of training or accreditation programs and providing assistance to law enforcement units in establishing and maintaining training or accreditation programs and facilities which conform to professional standards.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Assists in administration of training or accreditation programs;\r\n Coordinates, plans and manages activities in area of police training or accreditation and professional standards;\r\n Formulates program goals and objectives;\r\n Develops or assists in the development of related policy;\r\n Audits and evaluates programs, facilities and equipment utilized law enforcement units for effectiveness and conformance with training and accreditation standards;\r\n Coordinates contracted recruit instructors or accreditation assessors;\r\n Develops, prepares and presents training or accreditation informational programs;\r\n Consults with police leadership, training or accreditation officers and other department officials and recommends courses, programs, equipment or facilities designed to meet specific training, regulation, or accreditation needs;�\r\n Conducts examinations of training staff and program graduates or assessments of law enforcement agencies;\r\n Recommends training approval and certification of programs, instructors or law enforcement units meeting standards or revocation of approval where standards not maintained;\r\n Maintains records;�\r\n Maintains state accreditation standards and conducts annual review of standards;�\r\n Acts as liaison with law enforcement units, educational organizations, accreditation managers or other agencies;\r\n May participate in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n principles and practices of police training programs, educational methods, facilities, training aids and techniques and police accreditation programs;\r\n law enforcement practices and procedures;\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in training at the level of Training Officer or in the area of police agency accreditation as an assessor or accreditation manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training 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.\r\n A Master's degree in criminal justice, education or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience in office administration, including scheduling, record management and professional correspondence.\r\n Experience managing competing priorities while maintaining detailed records and meeting deadlines.\r\n Experience communicating information through written and verbal communication in a professional setting.\r\n Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.\r\n Experience working within a chain of command structure.\r\n Experience maintaining confidential information in compliance with organizational policies.\r\n Experience collaborating with diverse groups, including academy staff, instructors, recruits and external agencies.\r\n Experience maintaining extensive documentation\r\n Experience in responding to unexpected challenges, such as last-minute changes and urgent administrative requests.\r\n Current or prior Connecticut POSTC Instructor Certification.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n