Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (Part-time)

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring a Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, Connecticut. The position provides basic security services to help protect students, staff, visitors, and school property and maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment. Duties include monitoring buildings and grounds, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, conducting vehicle and foot patrols, responding to security concerns, assisting visitors, providing security escorts, administering first aid when necessary, and supporting operations through dispatching and recordkeeping. This is a permanent part-time, 10-month position scheduled for the school year, with work resuming after the summer break. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, on the first shift. Benefits for permanent part-time employees are prorated. Candidates may be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and obtain and maintain Standard First Aid and/or CPR certification. A background investigation may be conducted, and applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

Requirements

Any experience or training that provides the required interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and ability to respond quickly to emergencies with judgment and discretion.
Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.
Applicants must meet the physical requirements of the class and may be required to pass a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the field of security.
Experience working security in a school.
Experience performing foot patrol duty.
Experience working at a post or desk checking in visitors using a security database.
Experience providing escorts within a school or similar setting.
Possession of a valid Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card ("Guard Card").

Responsibilities

Enforce agency parking and traffic regulations, direct traffic on state property, and issue tickets for violations.
Provide information and assistance to visitors.
Guard entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft, and other violations.
Conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols and monitor security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal acts.
Provide security escorts.
Provide first aid when necessary.
Perform dispatching and recordkeeping functions at a desk post.
Assist with fire prevention and firefighting activities when required.
Perform related duties as required.