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Director Of Operations - State Marshal Commission

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 251021-0249MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

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

Salary $106,755 - $145,565/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 11/3/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , State Marshal Commission (https://portal.ct.gov/das/the-state-marshal-commission-overview?language=en\_US) has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Operations (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0249MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) in Hartford, CT! This opportunity is available to all statewide employees.

CONTINUE TO ENJOY

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+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Full-time position working 40 hours per week

+ Monday to Friday schedule

+ First shift hours

+ Hybrid role. in accordance with the Telework Policy.

+ Office location is located at 450 Columbus Boulevard Suite 1403 Hartford, CT 06103

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Operations-State Marshal Commission reports directly to the Commission and has the following duties:

+ Directs staff and provides oversight of daily operations at the State Marshal Commission.

+ Works in conjunction with appointed Commissioners and Judicial to achieve goals and objectives.

+ Oversees the appointment process of new Connecticut State Marshals.

ABOUT US

The Connecticut General Assembly. in Public Act 00-99, created a State Marshal Commission ("Commission"). The Commission is statutorily charged with appointing, training and providing oversight of state marshals. Chapter 78 of the Connecticut General Statutes sets forth the laws covering the state marshal system. Pursuant to General Statutes § 6-38b, the Commission consists of eight members appointed by specified executive. judicial. and legislative branch authorities. Despite being within DAS, the Commission retains independent decision-making authority.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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).

+ 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!

+ 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.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for planning, directing and managing the day-to-day operations and staff of the State Marshal Commission.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Directs staff and operations of the State Marshal Commission;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages commission activities;

+ Develops strategic and operational plans and policies;

+ Formulates program goals and objectives;

+ Assists in development of related policy;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

+ Evaluates staff;

+ Prepares or assists in preparation of the department budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the commission who might impact program activities;

+ Develops training manuals and programs;

+ Conducts training programs;

+ Coordinates intake of complaints, initiation of investigations and administration of disciplinary proceedings against State Marshals;

+ Publishes and updates information on duties and responsibilities of State Marshals;

+ Coordinates periodic review and audit of records and accounts of State Marshals to ensure compliance;

+ Represents Commission before legislative committees and state agencies;

+ Tracks compliance of statutory mandates of State Marshals;

+ Serves as liaison with other state agencies regarding administrative matters;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ investigatory methods and techniques;

+ Knowledge of the state legislative process;

+ Considerable

+ negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ interpret legislation and regulations;

+ effectively serve as an advocate;

+ analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions;

+ assess training needs and determine objectives;

+ develop, organize and conduct training courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in public administration, law enforcement, public safety or legal practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees, and taking measures to implement those standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ 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.

+ A Master's degree in public administration, human resources management, business management or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ A law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with regulatory oversight of public administration, law enforcement, public safety, or a legal agency.

+ Experience managing a law enforcement agency preferably at the rank of Sergeant or higher.

+ Experience with the elicense system in the areas of yearly renewals, adding new users, document uploads and validation.

+ Experience identifying, scheduling, attending, and coordinating training needs in the area of law enforcement.

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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