Armed School Safety Officer

About the role

The Putnam Police Department and Putnam Public Schools are seeking an Armed School Safety Officer to join their team. This position includes one full-time position and one per diem substitute position.

Responsibilities

• Carries out existing district and school procedures, policies, and programs related to school security and safety functions under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, and in coordination with the administration of the Putnam Public Schools.

Requirements

• Former Law Enforcement ONLY (former Military or Armed Guard Certification does not meet Connecticut statutory requirement)
• Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or a State Police Agency, certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer, and retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police as required by P.A. 13-188 or met all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C, as amended from time to time.
• Willingness to become a member of a collaborative school community serving children from Pre K to 12th grade, staff, and families.
• Excellent integrity, judgement, and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Not been officially found to be unqualified for reasons relating to mental health by a qualified medical professional while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer or separating from service as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• If the candidate has prior service with the military, the candidate must have received an honorable discharge.
• Valid driver's license with no significant traffic infractions.
• Successfully completed annual training and annual firearms training.
• Keeps all security certification and training requirements current.
• Passes a full background investigation.
• Must meet all requirements for an armed school security guard pursuant to Connecticut law, as amended from time to time, and must meet all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C, as amended from time to time.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no significant traffic infractions.
• Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council requirements and must successfully complete an annual firearms training provided by a certified firearms instructor that meets or exceeds the standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training council and any other training required by law or Board policy.
• Must keep all security certification and training requirements current, including but not limited to, permits, certifications and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons, on school property.
• Must participate in and pass a full background investigation which may be required by the Board, the Putnam Police, or by state or federal law.
• Must be able to lawfully possess a firearm as per state or federal law.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

• Full-time for school year: $28.00 per hour / 8 hours per day / 185 days.
• Per Diem Substitute officers: $28.00 per hour / 8 hours per day / as needed.

Schedule

Starting Date: Anticipated date on or about August 17, 2026 (prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year for required training).

Application Process

To complete an online application, go to www.putnamschoolsct.org. Application Deadline: August 7, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.