Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer; Part-time); Office​/On-site

Do you have experience providing basic security services? If so, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to join the State of Connecticut, Technical Education and Career system (CTECS) as a Building and Grounds Patrol Officer!

The State of Connecticut, Technical Education and Career system (CTECS) is recruiting a Building and Grounds Patrol Officer at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, CT.

Join CTECS as a Building and Grounds Patrol Officer and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors across our campus. In this position, you will help protect school property by monitoring buildings and grounds, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, conducting vehicle and foot patrols, and responding to security concerns. You'll also serve as a valuable resource by assisting visitors, providing security escorts, administering first aid when needed, and supporting daily operations through dispatching and recordkeeping.

If you are committed to public safety, enjoy working in a dynamic educational setting, and take pride in delivering exceptional service while helping to create a secure learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

• A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, CT
• Shift: Part-time (37.5 hours per week), first shift
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Please note:
  
  This is a 10-month position, returning to work once school resumes after the summer break.

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Benefits are on a prorated basis for permanent part-time employees

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!

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.

• 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.
• 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').

• 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…