Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

Employment Opportunities

Background Checks:  For all new hires, DESPP requires the verification of the accuracy of information presented on the employment application and during the interview process.

In addition, the following checks will be included: a motor vehicle records check, a criminal fingerprint check (both Connecticut and FBI), as well as a State Police Background check will be conducted.

The recruitment and selection process may take up to six (6) months.

The filling of our vacancies will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC and transfer rules. The State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER