State Police Lieutenant

State Police Lieutenant

Recruitment #260824-7945SS-001

Location Bethany, CT

Bridgeport, CT

Canaan, CT

Colchester, CT

Hartford, CT

Killingly, CT

Litchfield, CT

Meriden, CT

Middletown, CT

Montville, CT

Southbury, CT

Tolland, CT

Westbrook, CT

Windsor Locks, CT

Date Opened 8/24/2026 09:00:00 AM Salary $164,294 - $175,465/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 9/4/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP), Division of State Police is currently recruiting for the position of State Police Lieutenant in multiple locations throughout Connecticut. Individuals promoted to the rank of State Police Lieutenant will have the opportunity to be assigned as a Barracks Commander, Unit Commander, Internal Affairs Investigator/Supervisor and other assignments within State Police.

DESPP 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.

1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the "thats the way its always been done" construct-i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results

2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agencys resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

3. 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

This announcement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies within DESPP, Division of State Police for State Police Lieutenant. To be considered for these opportunities at any location to the class of State Police Lieutenant, you must submit a complete application through JobAps before the closing date. Permanent assignment to any of these vacancies are subject to all mandatory requirements.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of Connecticut employee of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), who by September 4, 2026 has at least six (6) months of full-time service of full-time equivalent services, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Important Note: Please be reminded that it is important we have the exact number of candidates that will sit for the exam. We ask that any candidate that chooses to Voluntary Withdraw from the testing process do so by September 25, 2026, by contacting Nicholas.Naples@CT.Gov. Candidates that withdraw after the deadline will be required to submit a memo through their chain of command explaining the reason for withdrawal.

Selection Process

Application: How to apply for a State of CT Job Opportunity

Interested candidates must successfully submit their application to the State of Connecticut within the filing period to be considered for hire.

Candidate Orientation Session: This session is designed to familiarize eligible candidates and provide an overview of the testing components that are the focus and basis of the examination process. Candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

The expected duration of the orientation session is 1 to 2 hours, with the possibility of multiple sessions being scheduled based on the number of qualified applicants.

• Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 @9:00am.
• Location: Virtual
• Duration: 1 to 2 hours
• Notification: You will be sent notification via email on how to access the virtual orientation
• This session will be recorded for future use by candidates

Examination Components: Qualified applicants must participate in all parts of the examination to receive a final score on the examination.

Part Weight

Assessment Center Exercise(s) 100%

Assessment Center: This is a standardized tool for evaluating behavior through a series of exercises that simulate real-life job tasks or situations. Candidates responses to the exercises are evaluated by trained assessors who observe, record, classify and score the candidates observable behaviors against valid and objective scoring criteria. An example of an exercise candidates may partake in is:

Critical Incident - this type of exercise is designed to assess ones ability and readiness to take command of and run an emergency scene or tactical situation. Candidates are given scenarios/problems to which they must respond.

The Assessment Center will be held the week of October 19-23, 2026.

Additional information regarding the assessment center and its schedule will be provided via email and at the candidate orientation session. Please continue to monitor your email including your spam/junk folder and personal status board in JobAps for further communication regarding the scheduling of the assessment center.

There will be no make-up assessment center except in very rare situations, where an applicant has a legitimate reason for not attending the regularly scheduled assessment center such as active military duty, serious illness or injury, death in the immediate family, or an accident the day of the assessment center. Documentation will be required (e.g., military orders, medical certification, police report, etc.) prior to the date of the assessment center, except in critical situations occurring the day of the assessment center. For those critical situations occurring the day of the assessment center, documentation will be required by close of business the first business day following the assessment center. DAS has final authority to approve or deny all make-up requests.

Certified List: Upon conclusion of the assessment center, the Department of Administrative Services will certify an eligible list in order of ranked score.

Reminders and Notes:

• Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through email and your account via the JobAps portal. Please be sure to monitor both your personal email and online JobAps status board for notices and announcements. Important Note: be sure to monitor your spam and/or junk email folders as well as email notices could end there in error based on your email settings.
• Per the State of Connecticut Acceptable Use Policy, State employees are not allowed to use their State issued email address when applying. Please be sure to use a personal email address.
• Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.
• Applicants on active military duty should contact DAS.SHRM@ct.gov to discuss the possibility of special testing accommodations. Special testing accommodations for active military personnel should be requested during the application filing period if possible. If not possible, special testing accommodations must be requested within 4 weeks of return from active military service. Copies of military orders will be required for all requests.
• Please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application. If your application submits successfully, you will receive a pop-up confirmation after you submit, in addition to a confirmation email of your application submission.
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police this class is accountable for serving as Commander of a State Police Troop, overseeing activities of a specialized section of a major division or serving as Commander of a district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises the overall activities of a troop, specialized section or district within the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Section with responsibility for effective implementation of all operations;
• Conducts continuous appraisal of operations and recommends or institutes corrective action as warranted;
• Schedules and oversees effective assignment and utilization of personnel, equipment or facilities;
• Assumes command of crime or major accident scenes or incidents involving police personnel, oversees investigation activities as required;
• Oversees continuing in-service training and development of personnel;
• Promotes and maintains effective public relations with news media, public officials and the general public;
• Oversees and supervises recordkeeping and administrative management activities of command;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• relevant agency policies and procedures;
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions;
• principles of modern police administration;
• Knowledge of modern police investigative techniques, procedures and aids;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions;
• Leadership and supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience as a State Police Sergeant.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess sufficient strength, stamina, agility and endurance to perform all the duties of the class.

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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