Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (10 Month) Office/On-site #260716-1248PS-001

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is seeking two part-time Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officers at EC Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, CT.

About the Role

This class is accountable for providing basic security services designed to ensure the control and safety of clients, students, employees, and the visiting public at a state institution, university, school, or facility.

Schedule

• Part-time (35 hours/week), 1st shift, Monday – Friday
• First vacancy: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Second vacancy: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• 10-month position, returning to work after summer break

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits and accrual of paid time off in accordance with hours worked
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• Healthy work-life balance
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service

Responsibilities

• Enforces regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by assigned agency
• Directs traffic on state property and issues tickets for violations
• Provides information and assistance to visitors
• Guards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft, and other violations
• Performs routine vehicle and foot patrol duty and monitors security and alarm systems
• Provides security escorts and first aid when necessary
• Performs dispatching and record-keeping functions at a desk post
• Assists in maintaining order among students and searching for missing individuals
• May oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated
• May assist in fire prevention and fire-fighting activities

Requirements

• Any experience or training which provides the required skills and abilities
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license may be required
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification may be required
• Must pass a background investigation and physical examination if required
• Must possess sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance, and visual/auditory acuity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security
• Experience working security in a school
• Experience performing foot patrol duty within a school
• Experience working at a post or desk checking in visitors using a security database
• Experience providing escorts within a school

Working Conditions

• Exposure to outdoor working conditions
• Prolonged periods of walking and standing while on foot patrol or guard duty
• Some risk of injury in performing duties