Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer

State of Connecticut•Manchester, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level opportunity within the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) for a part-time Building and Grounds Patrol Officer at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester, CT. The role involves ensuring the safety and security of the school campus. This is a ten (10) month position, returning to work after the summer break.

Requirements

Any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.
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.
Applicants 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 within a school.
Experience working at a post or desk checking in visitors using a security database.
Experience providing escorts within a school.
Possession of a valid Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card ("Guard Card").

Responsibilities

Enforce regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by the assigned agency.
Direct traffic on state property.
Issue tickets for violations.
Provide information and assistance to visitors.
Guard entrance and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violations.
Perform routine vehicle and foot patrol duty and monitor security alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal acts.
Provide security escorts.
Provide first aid when necessary.
Perform dispatching and record keeping functions at a desk post.
At a state hospital, assists in maintaining order among patients.
Assists in searching for missing patients.
At an agency or institution, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated.
May assist in fire prevention and fire fighting activities.