Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a passionate team committed to giving back to those who served our country. Take the next step in your career and make a real impact supporting Connecticut veterans! 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.

Requirements

Any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.
Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.
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.
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
Incumbents in this class must have 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 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.

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
Enforces regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by assigned agency
Directs traffic on state property
Issues tickets for violations
Gives 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 to detect theft and other criminal acts
Provides security escorts
Provides first aid when necessary
Performs 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