Evening Security Officer Range

Evening Security Officer [Salary Range: $17.75 - $21.50]

• Position Type:
  Security/ Security Officer
• Date Posted: 6/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Newington High School
• Closing Date: 07/02/2026

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators;
• Equitable Student Access; and Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

The Newington Public Schools is seeking an active, highly visible, responsive, community-focused evening security officer to monitor and support the Adult Education Program and all other after school activities and functions at Newington High School. The standard working hours are 3:00-9:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with additional opportunities as needed. Compensation ranges from $17.75 – $21.50, which may be adjusted based on a candidate’s experience.

Assists evening school employees in maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating violations of school board policies and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events. Is responsible solely for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Prevents and addresses disruption of the educational process through daily operations including routine patrol, crime prevention, surveillance, investigation, emergency response, recovery of property, and related activities to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly school environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive supervision from administration for the enforcement of all school rules.
• Assume primary responsibility for supervising the school grounds and providing appropriate communication to correct problems.
• Coordinate with staff to promote physical security measures at school buildings.
• Provide initial contact with the police department if necessary.
• Offer protection of school property.
• Be available and visible in the school building and on school property.
• Discourage loitering and inappropriate behavior by students outside and inside the school building. Intruders will be removed from campus or referred to the Police Department.
• Provide assistance to staff as appropriate.
• Provide other assistance as requested by administration.
• Standard working hours 3:00-9:00 PM, Monday – Friday, at Newington High School. Additional hours/days as needed.
• Provide security for the Adult Education Program and other activities occurring within the school, such as sporting events and other after school activities.
• Conduct general patrols of the building throughout the evening.

• May perform additional tasks and duties as requested.

• Knowledge of: basic state and local laws, institutional security, safety measures, first aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to learn and interpret school policies and procedures to be enforced; respond appropriately to sensitive and emergency situations; communicate tactfully and effectively; exercise good judgment when responding to safety and security violations and emergencies; establish cooperative working relationships with…