Security Professional - Full Time

Berlin Public Schools Armed Security Officer
Position Summary and Purpose: The Berlin Public Schools Armed Security Officer (ASO) Program involves the placement of armed security officers within the educational environment. The ASO is a visible and active figure at the schools, and shall be charged with safeguarding and protecting the school community and school property.
Subject to the provisions of any applicable federal and/or Connecticut State law, Berlin Board of Education policies and procedures, and/or Town of Berlin ordinances, the essential duties and functions of ASOs shall be as follows:

Monitor access of building and grounds (when applicable), make routine checks of exterior doors to ensure they are closed and locked, at appropriate times, and take steps to deter or prevent entry by unauthorized persons on school property;
Respond to situations which may jeopardize the welfare of students or staff in accordance with all applicable federal and/or Connecticut laws and Board policy;
When applicable, assist school nurse and administrators with medical emergencies;
As requested by the administration, assist in the development and implementation of plans and strategies to prevent and/or to minimize dangerous situations on school grounds;
Act as liaison and make notification to appropriate public safety or EMS first responders in routine, emergency or high-risk situations as directed by the administration;
Call police for assistance as needed;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or the building principal.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Must have at least fifteen years prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and provide positive references from each prior employer served in a law enforcement capacity; Must have been certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer, and must have retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police as required by CT General Statute 10-244a; Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council requirements and must successfully complete an annual firearm training provided by the Berlin Police Department or a certified firearms instructor that meets or exceeds the standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, as well as any other training required by law or Board policy; Must keep all security certification and training requirements current, including but not limited to, permits, certifications and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons, on school property; Must meet all requirements for an armed school security guard pursuant to Connecticut law, as amended from time to time, and must meet all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 U.Knowledge, Abilities, Skills & Equipment: Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of: Principles and practices of armed security work within a school setting; Access control procedures; Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Interpret a variety of instructions in oral, written, or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete concepts where only limited standardization exists; Handle multiple tasks and prioritize activities with a minimal level of supervision; Ability to comply and enforce administrative policies, procedures and directives; Equipment: Must lawfully possess a fully functional firearm of a make and model as may be specified and provided by the Berlin Board of Education.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Supervision: The ASO shall report directly to the Security, Safety and Residency Director, as it relates to daily basic school security and safety issues. With respect to weapons issues, the ASO shall be under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Schools and Security, Safety and Residency Director. The building principal retains overall responsibility for the administration of the school and supervision of students under his or her supervision.
Terms of Employment: This is a full-time hourly position working M-F following the school year calendar. The first 90 calendar days will be paid the probationary hourly rate of $29.12. After successful completion of the probationary period, the regular hourly rate will be $32.36.