DCJ Inspector Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

DCJ Inspector Recruitment # 250617-2614DI-001 Location Bridgeport, CT Date Opened 6/23/2025 3:00:00 PM Salary $83,355.00 – $101,915.00/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/11/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + +

Introduction Introduction:

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj) 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. About this

Position:

We are recruiting for a full-time DCJ Inspector (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?

ClassNumber=2614DI&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) for the Bridgeport JD Part A in Bridgeport, CT. This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 37-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. The incumbent in this position will be required to be on call to report to crime scenes for investigations, including nights and weekends. The position # is 5098.

NOTE:

This is a Hazardous Duty position. The incumbent will be required to complete a background check, a pre-employment physical exam which includes a drug screening, and DCJ firearms certification.

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About Us:

The Division of Criminal Justice (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj) (Division) 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. Selection Plan

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” buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/) job posting. + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as 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. +

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Per 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://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_814c.htm#sec_46a-60) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment 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. +

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 DCJ.HR@ct.gov. + 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⪯view=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: DCJ.HR@ct.gov or 860-258-5800.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for assisting the State’s Attorney and/or Assistant State’s Attorney in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases under prosecution.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Upon receipt of criminal investigation assignment, reviews all documentation for accuracy, adequacy and legibility in order to determine viability of proof beyond a reasonable doubt; + Directs and supervises post-arrest investigative measures; + Schedules and requests follow-up records, such as medical reports, toxicology lab analyses, ballistics tests results, etc.; + Interviews victims and witnesses and assesses credibility of testimony; + Prepares reports, statements and affidavits; + Prepares synopsis of investigation for attorneys; + Ensures court appearance of witnesses, including issuance of subpoenas and inter-state subpoenas which may require transportation, accommodation and protection arrangements; + Prepares extradition requests; + Checks in evidence for trial; + Accompanies attorney throughout the trial in order to take notes and follow-up on investigations in response to defense presentations; + Conducts independent investigations as assigned; + Acts as liaison with and may serve as a resource for local, federal and state law enforcement agencies; + Serves as liaison with victims; + Has statewide police power to make arrests with or without a warrant; + Keeps abreast of changes in relevant laws and developments in investigative methods; + Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of police investigative procedures, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, preservation and presentation of evidence, etc.; + Knowledge of + and ability to apply relevant laws and regulations; + the state judicial system and procedures; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + qualify in use of firearms; + analyze and organize presentation of data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of General Experience must have included criminal investigation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with the following are preferred: + Writing experience; + Substantial experience drafting warrant affidavits and reviewing those submitted by others; + Extensive knowledge/experience with local law enforcement within the Bridgeport geographical area; + Training and experience in traditional forensic methods, such as ballistics, DNA sequencing and fingerprint analysis; + Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Software, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint; + Experience handling digital evidence and preparing it for courtroom presentations; + Supervisory experience in law enforcement; + Extensive experience in the investigation of complex criminal cases, with an emphasis on homicides and firearm related assaults; + Experience working collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies in a taskforce setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Possession of a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required during employment in this class. + Incumbents in this class must qualify in the semi-annual Division-issued Firearms Proficiency Course.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be in good general health; candidates must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Applicants will be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a significant degree of danger or probability of physical harm and to moderately disagreeable job 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online