Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (Part-time)

Introduction

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 at

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 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. Youll 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.

Position Highlights

• 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.

What We Can Offer You:

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• Professional growth and development opportunitie s
• A healthy to all employees
• Benefits are on a prorated basis for permanent part-time employees

Who We Are

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 yo ur state!

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing .
• Salary Calculations : For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

• Skills
  • 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.
• 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).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators 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.

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.

Required Experience:

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