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Division of Criminal Justice

State's Attorney, Judicial District of Tolland

Recruitment # 250415-2628VR-001

Location Vernon, CT

Date Opened 5/27/2025 09:00:00 AM

Salary $214,686.00 annually

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/10/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction:

The State (https://portal.ct.gov/) of Connecticut , Division of Criminal Justice (Division) (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj?language=en\_US) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut.

We are recruiting for a full-time Division State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Tolland at Rockville, CT.

About This Position:

Pursuant to Article XXIII of the Connecticut Constitution (https://portal.ct.gov/sots/register-manual/section-i/constitution-of-the-state-of-connecticut) , the State's Attorney shall be in charge of the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters within a Judicial District. The State's Attorney plans, organizes and directs the operation of the Judicial District; prosecutes the most complex or sensitive cases; serves as a member of the senior management team of the Division; and acts on behalf of the Division and the people who reside within the Judicial District.

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-278(b)(1)(B) (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/pub/chap\_886.htm#sec\_51-278) the Criminal Justice Commission has the authority to appoint State's Attorneys for each Judicial District. The appointment of a State's Attorney is for a term of eight (8) years. This is an Unclassified/Exempt position. In this role, a State's Attorney shall be devoted on a full-time basis to the duties of the Office. A State's Attorney may not otherwise engage in the practice of law and may not be a partner, member, or associate of a law firm.

A candidate for this position will be required to have been admitted to the practice of law for at least three (3) years (see C.G.S. §51-278a(b) ) and must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut. The ideal candidate should possess job knowledge , to include:

+ Considerable leadership skills and experience;

+ Considerable knowledge and ability to apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ Extensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure and rules of evidence;

+ Considerable knowledge of effective courtroom presentation techniques and procedures;

+ Understanding and ability to apply the principles and practices of supervision and training;

+ Understanding and ability to apply the principles and practices of organization and management;

+ Knowledge of the legislative process;

+ Knowledge of governmental organization and functional responsibilities;

+ Knowledge of procedures for governmental programming and budgeting;

+ Considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; and

+ Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of the state, local, federal and other law enforcement agencies in Connecticut.

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

About Us:

The Division (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America.

NOTE:

+ Incumbents will be required to complete a background check, and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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To Apply:

+ The only way to apply to this job posting is via the "APPLY" or "APPLY ONLINE" buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/) job posting.

+ To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

+ The incumbent will be required to complete a background check. The incumbent may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

+ In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , C.G.S.§46a-60 (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:7dc4493f-1b3f-4b4f-ac30-6d08272b10df\[email protected]/1748009436393?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position, such as a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

+ NOTE: 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.

After You Apply:

+ All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

+ All communication with applicants will be through the JobAps system, so applicants are encouraged to check for updates to their JobAps portal account. Please ensure that you are utilizing the correct email address for notices to be sent to you from the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Helpful Tips to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

+ 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, which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

Contact Us:

+ Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: [email protected] or 860-258-5800.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Plans, organizes, directs, assigns and evaluates the work of attorneys engaged in prosecuting criminal cases in Judicial District and Geographical Area courts;

+ Assigns staff to assure that the difficulty and complexity of cases match the skill level of assigned attorney;

+ Sets objectives and performance standards;

+ Assures that training needs are met for the Judicial District staff; participates in conducting Division-wide training;

+ Serves as a member of the senior management team to conduct long range planning and to formulate and set policies and procedures;

+ Prosecutes the most complex and sensitive cases; presents cases to the Grand Jury;

+ Coordinates prosecutions with the courts and other law enforcement agencies;

+ Interprets legal opinions, then sets and implements policies and procedures for staff and law enforcement agencies; in complex cases exercises prosecutorial discretion to consider recommendations regarding prosecution, compromise, dismissal or retrial;

+ Issues press releases; conducts community outreach within the Judicial District;

+ Represents the Division at meetings and conferences;

+ Acts as a resource and internal consultant to staff, other departments and local law enforcement agencies, prepares correspondence and reports; and

+ Performs related duties as required.*

* This job description is not intended to be an inclusive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added or changed at any given time with or without notice.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Residency in the State of Connecticut is required at the time of appointment.

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.

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