Armed Security Officer

Town of Killingly; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Town of Killingly is seeking a full-time Armed Security Officer to work in the Killingly Public School buildings, monitoring access and ensuring security for students and staff. The role focuses on preventing unauthorized activity on school grounds and intervening in unsafe situations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and fifteen or more years of sworn law enforcement experience, along with POST certification, retirement in good standing, a valid pistol permit, and solid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Fifteen or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• POST certification by the Police Officers Standards and Training Council.
• Retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police.

Responsibilities

• Monitor access to school facilities and grounds.
• Detect and prevent unauthorized activity around school property and respond to threats.

Skills

Armed security

Sworn law enforcement

Police POST certification

Pistol permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The Town of Killingly is seeking a full-time Armed Security Officer to work in the Killingly Public School buildings to monitor access to school facilities and grounds. The position will engage in the detection and/or prevention of any unauthorized activity on or around school grounds, including but not limited to, the unlawful intrusion or entry on school property from imminent life-threatening dangers, acting without hesitation to intervene in situations.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and fifteen (15) or more years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and provide positive references from each prior employer for which they 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

Must have retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police as required by Connecticut General Statutes 10-244a. Must have received an honorable military discharge, if applicable. Must possess as valid pistol permit.

The position is a 10-month position with summers off and offers competitive wage rates and benefits for the successful candidate.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V