Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (32 Hour

Introduction

Are you looking to join a team of dedicated individuals that wants to serve those who have served our country? Learn more and apply today to be a crucial part of supporting Connecticut veterans!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is now hiring for a part‑time Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer to join their team!

• ADDRESS: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Part‑Time, 32 Hours per Week, First Shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm
• UNIT:
  Safety and Security Department

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Benefits may vary with part‑time positions.

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

For over 140 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in 'serving those who have served.' This is accomplished through our:
Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:

• Residential Facility: offers temporary, supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;
• Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state‑of‑the‑art medical facility that offers long‑term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who require 24‑hour assistance.

When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC), one immediately feels a sense of community, comfort, and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients, built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

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 or public safety
• Experience conducting vehicle and/or foot patrols to prevent trespassing
• Experience writing incident reports
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems
• Experience working with people who have substance abuse, mental illness, or anger issues

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be…