Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer Office​/On-site

Introduction

Are you experienced in basic building and grounds security services and looking to bring your talents to state service? If so, we invite you to explore this entry level opportunity to make a difference in our technical high school system!

• LOCATION:
  
  Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Groton, CT
• SHIFT:
  Part-time | First shift | 35 hours per week
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday-Friday 6:45 am - 2:15 pm
• NOTE:
  
  This is a ten (10) month position, returning to work once school resumes, following the summer break.

Permanent part-time employees are eligible for benefits and accrue paid time in accordance with hours worked.

• 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.

More details can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and in the class specification.

CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We have upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st century education.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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

• 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;
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.

• 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').

• 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.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed 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.

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