New Canaan Police Department (Lateral) Entry Level Requirements, Application & Testing Procedures, Salary & Benefits Misc. Departmental Information

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1 New Canaan Police Department (Lateral) Entry Level Requirements, Application & Testing Procedures, Salary & Benefits Misc. Departmental Information Sergeant Christian Gray Training Officer/RTS Administrator

2 The Purpose of This Presentation is to: Provide Candidates with Vision, Mission and Value Statements Review entry level requirements Review the testing & selection process Describe salary and benefits of the position Provide a brief overview of the Department and its personnel Briefly describe the duties & responsibilities of a New Canaan Police Officer Review online pre-application packet and submission requirements

3 Our Vision & Mission Statements Vision Statement-To be a proactive organization that efficiently and effectively strives to provide responsible law enforcement and community services in a cooperative relationship of trust and support with the public. Mission Statement-The professional officers and staff of the New Canaan Police Department provide dedicated services to the community and strive to build a cooperative relationship of trust and support with the public.

4 The Value Statement Working as a TEAM and demonstrating the utmost of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, PRIDE AND COURAGE, we will provide the highest level of SERVICE to the community

5 Entry Level Requirements By Application Deadline of March 31, 2014 Applicants must be Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) certified officer and remain in good standing within their present agency or have retired, in good standing and maintained their POSTC certification.

6 Testing Requirements All candidates must meet the entry level requirements in order to participate in the testing and selection process. All candidates are required to attend all scheduled activities unless specifically excused by the Department s Training Officer. Candidates are required to successfully pass each phase of the testing and selection process in order to continue on to the next testing or selection component.

7 Testing & Selection Components The components of the testing and selection process will consist of the following and in the order listed; Submit A Complete and Accurate Application by the Application Deadline Peer Interview Conditional Job Offer Polygraph Examination Police Commission Interview Psychological Examination Medical Examination and Controlled Substance/Drug Screening Complete Background Investigation Police Commission Review (Optional) Probationary Appointment Field Training

8 Submission of the Application Applications are available until the closing date of December 1, Applicants may obtain an application at the Police Department or by downloading it from the Departments website at Applications must be completed and submitted and received by the Department prior to the specified deadline Applications are to be completed in their entirety and include official school transcripts, DD214 and other supporting documentation Any false statement made on the application will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the hiring process

9 Misleading and/or False Statements Each candidate will be required to sign their application acknowledging that he/she understands that false or misleading information given in the application may disqualify him/her from the testing process and if discovered after appointment may result in his/her discharge from employment with the Police Department.

10 The Peer Interview The 2nd component of the testing and selection process is the Peer Interview. The interview panel(s) will be comprised of New Canaan Police Department personnel of various ranks The interview is designed to evaluate predictors of jobrelated skills and behaviors, including interpersonal and communication skills. Interviews are approximately 30 minutes in length

11 The Conditional Job Offer All Conditional job offers are made in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). A Conditional job offer may be made to a qualifying candidate and who have successfully passed their peer interview. Conditional job offers will be made prior to candidates submitting to a polygraph examination.

12 The Polygraph Examination As the 4 th component, Polygraph examinations will be administered by the Connecticut State Police in Meriden, Connecticut or other qualified vendor. Candidates participating in a polygraph examination will, prior to the examination, be provided with a list of areas from which the polygraph questions will be drawn. Candidates who successfully pass all levels of the testing and selection process up to this point will participate in the Police Commission Interview.

13 The Police Commission Interview(s) The 5 th component of the testing and selection process is the Commission Interview. The Chief of Police presides over a panel of three Police Commissioners. A second Commission Interview (review) may be conducted on a later date, if deemed necessary by the Commission. Each interview is approximately 45 minutes in length

14 The Psychological Examination Candidates who successfully pass the Commission interview may be scheduled for a full psychological screening and personality profile, the 6 th component of the testing and selection process. The tests are administered by a licensed psychologist who evaluates a candidate s overall psychological stability as it relates to the tasks performed by a Police Officer. The psychologist will make at determination as to whether a candidate is qualified to be a police officer. This evaluation lasts approximately 4 to 6 hours

15 The Medical Examination & Drug Screening Those candidates that successfully pass the psychological evaluation may be required to undergo a medical examination and drug screening. The 7 th component of the testing and selection process. The medical examination and drug screening will be conducted by a licensed clinic, typically Concentra Health Clinic Services or other licensed clinic. Drug screening results that indicate the presence of a nonprescribed controlled substance or illegal drug may eliminate the candidate from the remainder of the process.

16 The Background Investigation The 8 th and often final component of the testing and selection process is the background investigation. Comprehensive background investigations will be conducted on all candidates who have successfully passed all components of the testing and selection process up to this point. Some areas of the investigation include: Credit History Employment History Criminal History Driving Record Information Verification

17 The Appointment Appointment(s) will be made at the conclusion of the background investigation. It is anticipated that the hiring will take place during the first week of March Recruits will begin to receive their base pay upon appointment. Upon appointment, newly hired officers will be issued their uniforms and equipment. The Field Training Program will commence as soon as practicable.

18 The Field Training Program & Probationary Period The Field Training Program will commence after appointment and will continue for a minimum of 4 weeks (160+ hours). Newly appointed officers shall be on probation from the date of appointment and continue for a minimum of one year. Probationary periods may be extended at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

19 Composition-Sworn Personnel 47 Sworn Personnel Chief of Police 2 Captains (1 Operations, 1 Staff Services) 5 Lieutenants (4 Patrol, 1 Administrative) 8 Sergeants (4 Patrol, 3 Investigators & 1 Training Officer) 31 Patrol Officers

20 Administrative Staff Leon Krolikowski, Chief of Police Captain Vincent DeMaio Captain John DiFederico Sergeant Peter Condos Sergeant Carol Ogrinc Sergeant Christian Gray Operations Division Commander Staff Services Division Commander Commander of Investigations Youth Officer Training Officer NCPD is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)

21 The Patrol Division Upon successful completion of the Field Training Program, probationary officers will be assigned to the Patrol Division and may be assigned to any of the three patrol shifts. Day hours: Lt. William Ferri, Shift Commander Evening hours: Lt. Fred Pickering, Shift Commander Night hours: Lt. David Ferris, Shift Commander The patrol division s schedule is called a 5-2/5-3. It means that an officer will work 5 days, have 2 days off, return to work for 5 days and then have 3 days off.

22 Patrol Duties All New Canaan Police Officers are expected to perform a full range of law enforcement services including, but not limited to: Emergency response Traffic law enforcement Report writing and warrant preparation Criminal investigations Court testimony Dispute resolution

23 Specialized Assignments The Department has a number of specialized positions, including: The Special Response Team (SRT) School Resource Officer Motorcycle Enforcement Officer (MEO) Bicycle Patrol Accreditation Accident Investigator Business Liaison Honor Guard K-9 Officer T.R.I.A.D. POSTC Certified Instructor Car Seat Technician

24 Entry Level Salary The Salary of an entry level Police Officer position shall start at the step III level as dictated by the current collective bargaining agreement. The salary level for lateral entry under the current contract will start at $61, Indicates ability to supplement salary w/overtime & extra duty jobs

25 The Benefits Vacation days are accrued on a monthly basis and may be accrued to a maximum of 48 days. Vacation time awards increase with tenure as follows: 12 days per year (1-5 years of service) 15 days per year (5-10 years of service) 18 days per year (10-15 years of service) 24 days per year (15 + years of service) Employees also receive 12 paid holidays per year

26 The Benefits (Cont.) The Department provides its officers with a full pension. Benefits and particulars are listed below: 50% of salary after 20 years of service 75% of salary after 30 years of service Minimum age to collect 50 Years Contribution 1% of salary Fully vested after 10 years of service Upon retirement, an annual stipend of $ will be paid to employees with a spouse to off-set the cost of the spouse s medical insurance premiums

27 Additional Benefits Classification Pay Shift Differential Pay Investigator Standby Pay Tuition Reimbursement Educational Pay Longevity Pay Uniform Allowance Cleaning Allowance EMD/AED/EMT Stipend Life Insurance

28 On-Going Recruitment Process Information Information concerning dates, locations and times of scheduled appointments will be posted on the Department s website within the Recruitment Section. Candidates will also be notified in writing as to their status as a candidate after each step in the process. Information may also be obtained by contacting Sgt. Christian Gray by phone at or at; christian.gray@newcanaanct.gov.

29 An Equal Opportunity Employer The New Canaan Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, candidates are not disqualified for non-job specific factors to include; race, creed, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or religion; nor shall any qualified candidate be denied employment solely by the reason of a handicap. All testing processes comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

30 Reapplication A candidate who is not selected for appointment as a probationary officer, will not necessarily be excluded from further consideration if reapplication is made during future recruitment processes. However, a candidate will be excluded from re-evaluation if the condition(s) which had previously eliminated them from appointment are serious enough that another rejection is assured. Due to the infrequency of the recruiting process, unless the aforementioned exception applies, there is no limitation on the number of times an applicant may apply for a position.

31 Tentative Testing & Selection Schedule Peer Interview-Week of December 15 th,2014 Conditional Job Offer-Week of December 15 th,2014 Polygraph Examination-January 8 th, 2015 Psychological Examination-Week of January 19 th,2015 Police Commission Interviews-Week of January 26 th,2015 Medical Examination-Week of February 9 th, 2015 Background Examination-Week of February 16 th,2015 Police Commission Final Review-Week of March 2 nd,2015 Hiring & Swearing In-Week of March 9 th,2015 Rev10/14CG