Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Law Enforcement Recruitment

Law Enforcement Recruitment 

EnCon Police Patch

The Environmental Conservation Police Division has job opportunities for Environmental Protection Dispatcher.  This position supports EnCon Police and other divisions within DEEP.  The job posting is currently CLOSED

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation regularly seeks to hire Protective Services Trainees (PST) within the Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) Division.  The current recruitment application period is OPEN.  You can apply online through the State's online portal.

The Environmental Conservation Police Division has opportunities for seasonal employment as an EnCon Ranger.  The job postings for EnCon Rangers are typically posted October through February.  The EnCon Ranger training academy runs from March through May.
The job posting is currently OPEN.  Here is the link to the job posting.

You can find out when the EnCon Police are hiring by consulting the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Job Openings webpage.

The Environmental Conservation Police Division also hires seasonal office assistants to assist in our dispatch centers during the summer months.  The job will typically be posted in April.

Selection Process

The DEEP EnCon Police hiring process is extensive and includes six stages:

  1. Application Period: Apply through the Connecticut DAS Job Openings webpage.
  2. Physical Fitness Assessment: Candidates must pass a Physical Fitness Assessment.
  3. Polygraph Examination
  4. Background Investigation
  5. Psychological Evaluation
  6. Medical Evaluation

Important Information

  • Contact Information: Sergeant Jeffrey Bruno
  • Applicants on Active Military Duty
  • Please ensure your application is complete
  • Please do not call/email to confirm receipt

Preferred Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Stable work history
  • Excellent attendance records
  • Related education or work experience
  • Military experience
  • Experience working with difficult clientele
  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Excellent driving history
  • Strong computer skills
  • Lifesaving/Medical certifications
  • Fishing, game, boating experience

Special Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must pass Physical Agility Test.
  • Must establish Connecticut residency.
  • Must possess valid CT driver’s license.

Content last edited March 2024