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Protective Services Trainee (Police)

Target Class: Conservation Enforcement Officer

Recruitment # 251113-6600PS-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 11/25/2025 10:00:00 AM

Salary $51,096 - $64,489/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 12/16/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Want a career protecting Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) 's natural resources and beautiful state parks and forests?

If so, we encourage you to check out this opportunity!

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP) (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Outdoor-Recreation/Outdoor-Recreation) is seeking to hire Protective Services Trainees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6600PS&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) within the Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) Division (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Environmental-Conservation-Police/Environmental-Conservation-Police-Officers) , with the target class of Conservation Enforcement Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2192PS&R1=&R3=) . POSITION DETAILS The EnCon Division has state-wide conservation law enforcement responsibilities and is made up of three unique geographical districts each managed by a district Captain and overseen by a Colonel. The mission of the Environmental Conservation Police is to provide natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach, and enforcement in the areas of fish and game, boating, commercial fishing, wildlife management, parks and forests, recreational vehicles, search and rescue, K-9 Unit, Homeland Security and agency emergency dispatch center. The division has law enforcement responsibility over 255,000 acres of agency owned lands and waters that includes state forests, state parks, wildlife management areas and boating access areas. Additionally, the Division is responsible for the patrolling of designated conservation areas throughout the State of Connecticut to include shellfish beds and other environmentally sensitive areas, collaborates with other state and federal agencies to improve the Atlantic seaboard fisheries, and investigates boating accidents on state waterways. Consistent with our historical missions of hunting, fishing and boating enforcement, the Division is also responsible for criminal enforcement, emergency response and public safety patrols in our state parks and forests. Connecticut averages 11 million visitors per year in the state parks, forests, and campgrounds. Criminal activity of the same nature that occurs in every city and town in Connecticut also occurs in the state’s parks, forests, and campgrounds. Officers also are significantly involved in Homeland Security missions in Connecticut and conduct port security checks as well as patrol public watershed properties as an anti-terrorism measure. The Division serves as the primary backup agency for the United States Coast Guard on Long Island Sound for search and rescue and is the only state law enforcement agency that routinely conducts waterborne enforcement patrols.

For the full range of duties for this position, please see the "Examples of Duties" section below. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees

+ A Hazardous Duty pension plan (https://osc.ct.gov/retirement/) (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).

Want an inside look at what it is like being a Conservation Enforcement Officer for DEEP? Watch the videos below!

Selection Plan

Selection Process:

The Environmental Conservation Police hiring process is extensive: the time from application to appointment can take several months.

The application process is separated into seven stages:

1. Application Period: How to apply for the Protective Services Trainee Job Opening

+ Please ensure that your application is complete. You are unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Applicant Support can be reached by email at [email protected].

+ Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete, or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. Due to the large volume of applications, please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application. If your application submits successfully, a pop-up confirmation displays, which is followed by a confirmation email. You can view all emailed notices on your Personal Status Board by clicking the date in the Last Notice column for this recruitment.

+ Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

+ To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

+ 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. 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].

2. Referral Questions: These questions are designed to allow hiring managers to learn more about your abilities and skills related to the Protective Services Trainee position.

+ The Referral Questionnaire notice is sent to your personal email address and is also viewable on your Online Employment Center Personal Status Board, in the Certification Questionnaires section. To continue in the hiring process, you must respond to and officially submit the Referral Questionnaire by the deadline stated in the notice. Applicants are urged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status and view all emailed notices, in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

+ Please do not call or email about status updates regarding referral questions. If you successfully submit your questionnaire on time, a confirmation page displays immediately following your submission. On your Personal Status Board, the submission date and time display in the Certification Questionnaires section.

Important Note: By the terms of use agreement, you acknowledged when you registered for the Online Employment Center, you may only have one (1) profile set up. If you created multiple profiles, you will be unable to access the referral questions. If you suspect you have more than one profile, please email Applicant Support at [email protected] no later than two (2) days before the referral questionnaire deadline to request a profile merge. Please provide the following information in your email:

-First and last name (including any hyphenated last name, or those with suffixes such as Jr)

-First three (3) letters of your last name at birth

-Address

-Date of birth

-Primary phone number

-Email address

3. Physical Fitness Assessment: Candidates must complete a Physical Fitness Assessment that measures muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. The Environmental Conservation Police has tentatively scheduled to run their Physical Fitness Assessment in January 2026.

Alternatively, candidates can obtain a valid CHIP card prior to and in lieu of the Physical Fitness Assessment. To register, please follow the instructions on the CHIP Test Schedule (https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/) .

Instructional Video Links:

+ 1.5 Mile Run (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMqrue482rk)

+ Push-ups

+ Sit-ups (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lEKHhyLb4o)

+ 300 Meter Run

On Orientation Day, applicants must also pass an additional Physical Fitness Assessment to secure their seat in the Academy Class.

4. Polygraph Examination: Inquiries concerning employment history; driving history; medical history; financial history; gambling history; illegal possession, use and sale of drugs/narcotics; criminal activity; military history; illegal sexual activity; use of alcohol; general personal data; prior conduct in police/security/corrections fields; subversive, revolutionary or gang activity; basic honesty and integrity.

5. Background Investigation: Comprehensive review of employment, attendance, education, training, criminal, motor vehicle and credit history.

6. Psychological Evaluation: Combination of written tests and interviews to assess suitability for employment in law enforcement.

7. Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive physical examination, including drug screening.

Police Recruit Training Program:

Successful completion of all phases of the selection process means that you are eligible to be considered for final appointment as a Protective Services Trainee. If you are selected into this role, you will enter the physically and mentally demanding training program at a POSTC approved Police Academy. Depending on the academy you are in, this program may last approximately thirty (30) weeks which includes classroom instruction, practical exercises, and physical conditioning. Depending on the academy you attend, trainees may be required to live at the Academy, Monday through Friday.

Recruits who successfully complete all academy phases will begin field training and enter their probationary period. Trainees will be exposed to the 3 district headquarters throughout the state for job training.

Work Locations: Environmental Conservation Police Districts

+ Western District: Watertown – Northwest and Southwest sectors

+ Eastern District: Marlborough – Northeast and Southeast sectors

+ Marine District: Old Lyme – East Marine, Center Marine, and West Marine sectors

Important Information:

Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and maintain appropriate licenses, permits and/or certifications including certification by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

Contact Information:

Questions pertaining to this recruitment should be directed to Nicholas Naples at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for taking a prescribed formal academic and on the job training course in basic police work involving investigative and inspection techniques and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency:

+ SECURITY: Members of the Division are expected to provide crowd control at various events and activities; monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations; give direction and routine information to the public; participate in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters; may conduct cruiser or foot patrols; may conduct patrols by vessel or recreational vehicles as weather permits.

+ PROTECTION: Members of the Division are expected to provide traffic and/or crowd control; assess nature of further assistance needed and make timely and appropriate arrangements; may gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats; may respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties; may transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners; may assist in search for escaped patients or inmates; may assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts; may be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures.

+ ENFORCEMENT: Members of the Division are expected to conduct enforcement specific to hunting, fishing, conduct boating enforcement on and off of the water, park regulations, vehicle offenses, parking violations, and may initiate and conduct motor vehicle enforcement consistent with their authority. Additionally, may initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of crimes against persons, crimes against property, wildlife violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction; may conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summonses.

+ ADMINISTRATION: Members of the Division are expected to record information; apply for and serve arrest warrants; process paperwork on arrests and activity reports; arrange surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA); provide court testimony; conduct special programs, projects and services as required; may process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up; may conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses; may perform minor equipment repairs; may make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety; may serve as a dispatcher; perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Skills

+ general intelligence;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ follow oral and written instructions;

+ evaluate emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;

+ deal effectively with those contacted in the work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Military Experience;

+ Experience with State and Federal laws, statutes, and regulations;

+ Experience trapping;

+ Experience hunting small game, waterfowl, and big game;

+ Experience and training utilizing de-escalation techniques;

+ Professional experience providing security and public safety patrols;

+ Experience operating and trailering motorized vessels;

+ Recreational or educational fisheries experience in marine and freshwater species;

+ Experience in outdoor recreation;

+ Experience working on a team with governmental and non-governmental agencies;

+ Experience working independently on projects;

+ Experience prioritizing competing workflows and mandated deadlines;

+ Professional or volunteer experience engaging with communities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.

+ Applicants must have a High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification prior to admission to the Connecticut Police Training Academy.

+ During the period as a Police Trainee candidates will be required to complete a course of training to include completion and graduation from the Connecticut Police Training Academy program or its equivalent.

+ Appointment to this class will be for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. Provisional appointment will be made to the target class when formal training has not been completed after twelve (12) months as a Protective Services Trainee (Police). Appointment will be made to the target class after successful completion and graduation of formal training.

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

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification.

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 health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.

+ A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

+ Applicants must be able to pass a swim test including swimming 100 yards within four (4) minutes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant situations which may cause injury and may be exposed to uncomfortable weather conditions.

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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