Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer Office/On-site #260629-1248PS-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is now hiring for a Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer to join their team, in the Safety and Security Department. This position will maintain the safety and security of the agency, including Veteran patients, Veteran residents, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations;
• Assist patients, residents, staff, and visitors;
• Guard the entrances and exits of the DVA campus to prevent trespassing, vandalism, theft of State and private property, and other violations;
• Perform vehicle and foot patrols of the DVA campus buildings, cemeteries, and other State locations;
• Utilize multiple cameras, access control systems, and an intricate fire alarm system to monitor the DVA to deter crime while maintaining safety and security.

Requirements

• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
• Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion;
• General good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class;
• Exposure to the attendant discomforts of working outdoors, to the effort of prolonged periods of walking and standing while on foot patrol and/or guard duty, and to some danger of injury in performing the duties of the class.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• This position is eligible for shift differential

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety;
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing;
• Experience writing incident reports;
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems;
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license;
• Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

Benefits

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

• $25.72* - $32.45/hour *New State employees start at minimum salary range.

Schedule

• Part-Time | 32 Hours per week | Second Shift, 3:0