Campus Police Officer – Full-Time, Protect & Serve

State of Connecticut; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits overview

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University seeks Police Officers to perform full policing duties on its Danbury campuses. Candidates must hold Connecticut certification or qualify via CT-POST and be available for all shifts. The role includes patrols, incidents response and collaboration with campus security.

The department emphasizes professional growth, a healthy work/life balance, and state employee benefits. Successful applicants will ensure safety for students, staff and campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Connecticut law enforcement officer or eligible for CT-POST certification.
• Experience in dispatch, security, law enforcement is preferred.
• Willingness to work all shifts and handle full range of police duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide crowd and traffic control; protect people and property.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Investigate incidents, question witnesses and issue citations.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and testimony as required.

Skills

police procedures

criminal law

interpersonal skills

oral and written communication

emergency response

Education

Connecticut police certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Law Enforcement Software

Job description

Western Connecticut State University seeks Police Officers to perform full policing duties on its Danbury campuses. Candidates must hold Connecticut certification or qualify via CT-POST and be available for all shifts. The role includes patrols, incidents response and collaboration with campus security.

The department emphasizes professional growth, a healthy work/life balance, and state employee benefits. Successful applicants will ensure safety for students, staff and campus facilities.