Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer (10 Month)

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IntroductionAre you looking for a position in state service? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) part-time Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer position at Platt Technical High School in Milford.POSITION HIGHLIGHTSLOCATION: Platt Technical High School – Milford, CTSHIFT: Part-time | 35 Hours per week | First shiftSCHEDULE: Monday – Friday | 6:45 am-2:15 pmNOTE: this is a 10-month position, returning to work after summer break.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUPermanent, part-time employees are eligible for benefits and accrue paid time off in accordance with hours workedVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.OUR MISSIONThrough exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TOEngage in a rewarding careerMake a difference in the public sectorWork together in a collaborative team environmentABOUT USFor over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education 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.START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.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 DUTIESEnforces regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by assigned agencyDirects traffic on state propertyIssues tickets for violationsGives information and assistance to visitorsGuards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violationsPerforms routine vehicle and foot patrol duty and monitors security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal actsProvides security escortsProvides first aid when necessaryPerforms dispatching and record keeping functions at a desk postAt a state hospital, assists in maintaining order among patientsAssists in searching for missing patientsAt an agency or institution, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designatedMay assist in fire prevention and fire fighting activitiesPerforms related duties as requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYinterpersonal skillsoral and written communication skillsAbility to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in the field of security.Experience working security in a high 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 REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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 REQUIREMENTSIn 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 REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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 CONDITIONSIncumbents 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.CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

IntroductionAre you looking for a position in state service? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) part-time Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer position at Platt Technical High School in Milford.POSITION HIGHLIGHTSLOCATION: Platt Technical High School – Milford, CTSHIFT: Part-time | 35 Hours per week | First shiftSCHEDULE: Monday – Friday | 6:45 am-2:15 pmNOTE: this is a 10-month position, returning to work after summer break.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUPermanent, part-time employees are eligible for benefits and accrue paid time off in accordance with hours workedVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.OUR MISSIONThrough exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TOEngage in a rewarding careerMake a difference in the public sectorWork together in a collaborative team environmentABOUT USFor over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education 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.START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.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 DUTIESEnforces regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by assigned agencyDirects traffic on state propertyIssues tickets for violationsGives information and assistance to visitorsGuards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violationsPerforms routine vehicle and foot patrol duty and monitors security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal actsProvides security escortsProvides first aid when necessaryPerforms dispatching and record keeping functions at a desk postAt a state hospital, assists in maintaining order among patientsAssists in searching for missing patientsAt an agency or institution, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designatedMay assist in fire prevention and fire fighting activitiesPerforms related duties as requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYinterpersonal skillsoral and written communication skillsAbility to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in the field of security.Experience working security in a high 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 REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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 REQUIREMENTSIn 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 REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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 CONDITIONSIncumbents 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.CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr