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Motor Vehicle Sergeant

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 251008-5821PS-001

Location Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $76,981 - $96,973/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 10/31/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (https://portal.ct.gov/dmv) is recruiting for one (1) vacancy to serve as a Motor Vehicle Sergeant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5821PS&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) within the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (CVSD).

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Position Highlights:

+ Monday – Friday (8-hour schedule) between core business hours of 5 AM – 2PM. A second shift schedule could be added in the future, but one is not currently offered.

+ Home-to-duty station scheduling with State vehicle.

+ Statewide travel required. When in the office, the reporting location for this position is currently 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT.

+ Voluntary overtime is available.

+ May require occasional work on weekends or evenings if emergency situations arise.

Discover the Opportunity To:

+ Lead a team of Motor Vehicle Inspectors in assigned Unit – Review and assign daily work, approve time off requests, and ensure staff are following department and division general orders.

+ Oversee law enforcement functions to ensure a safe environment.

+ Collaborate in a team environment to achieve agency goals.

+ Coordinate required training that supports daily responsibilities.

+ Perform related duties as required.

Specialized units include Truck teams (East and West) and Statewide. New units could be created in the future. Additionally, applications for this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class for any units.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, 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.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 [email protected].

+ 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.

+ 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ 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).

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+ 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.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Hayley Newhouse at hayley.newhouse ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Safety Division this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Motor Vehicle Inspectors engaged in commercial motor vehicle related inspections or investigations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Supervises assigned staff, including orientation, training, counseling, evaluation and discipline in accordance with department standards;

+ Assigns duties and reviews results for accuracy, effectiveness and conformance with policy;

+ Reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward public;

+ Studies, analyzes and evaluates tasks performed by unit;

+ Keeps records and submits pertinent reports;

+ Inspects motor vehicles, or investigates and resolves issues appropriate to assigned unit, e.g. stolen/abandoned vehicles, dealer/repairer licenses, truck inspection/enforcement;

+ Explains motor vehicle laws and regulations to public;

+ Participates in and may conduct training;

+ May make public presentations;

+ May take enforcement action under Title 14 as needed in performance of inspection or investigatory functions;

+ May testify at administrative hearings or in court;

+ May participate in administration of operator license examinations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ motor vehicle laws, regulations and safety standards;

+ parts, equipment and operation of motor vehicles;

+ proper repair methods;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ conduct investigations and prepare written reports;

+ perform mechanical functions;

+ Ability to conduct road tests and analyze applicant performance;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience as a Motor Vehicle Inspector.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience managing or leading staff to achieve agency goals.

+ Experience in performance management.

+ Experience with enforcing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must receive and retain authority from the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to arrest and present before the designated authority any person for violation of any statute or regulation relating to motor vehicles. (Connecticut General Statutes, Section 14-8)

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. At time of appointment incumbent must have a motor vehicle driving record satisfactory to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

+ Incumbents in this class must have reached their 21st birthday.

+ Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.

+ Incumbents must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294a-e of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the regulations promulgated by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

+ Incumbents in this class must successfully complete training for and receive inspection authority as defined in Section 14-163c-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies within six (6) months of their initial appointment to this class. The requirement to complete such training within six (6) months of initial appointment may be extended by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in the event that the training is not readily available and cannot be scheduled and completed within six (6) months. Should this occur, training shall be scheduled and taken at the first available opportunity after date of initial appointment to the class. Any extension shall only be granted for the time necessary to complete the first available training after date of initial appointment. Incumbents must retain this inspection authority for the duration of their service within this class.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair job performance and have sufficient strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all the duties of the class.

+ Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a moderate amount of physical exertion in inspecting vehicles, to some degree of injury from carbon monoxide fumes and from conducting road tests, to some degree of injury in performing their inspections of heavy vehicles, and moderately disagreeable conditions encountered working outdoors.

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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