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

Position: Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (Part-time) (Office/On-site) - #251215-1248PS-001

Introduction

Do you have experience providing basic security services? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System – Vinal Technical High School! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) part‑time Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer (10 month position) at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT.

Position

Highlights

• Part‑time | 32.5 hours per week Monday – Friday | 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
• This is a 10‑month position, returning to work once school resumes following the summer break.

What We Can Offer You

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work‑life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

Roles and 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.

Job Purpose

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Character Requirements

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Working Conditions

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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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