School Security Officer (12 months) - Multiple vacancies

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 41,108 - 55,616; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools seeks a School Security Officer in New Haven, CT. This role supports school administration to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, teachers, and staff.

The officer works under the Director of Security and is involved in patrols, incident reporting, crowd control, and coordination with police and EMS as needed. A Connecticut Security Officer certification and flexible scheduling are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist administration in maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Patrols and monitors school facilities and grounds.
• Assist law enforcement and emergency services as directed.
• Investigate incidents involving district property.

Skills

Communication

Crowd control

Independent work

Emergency response

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER

UNION AFFILIATION: LOCAL 884, RANGE 8. Step 1

Salary: $48,362

NATURE OF WORK

This is a responsible security position which requires assisting the school administration in maintaining a safe, secure learning environment for all students, teachers, and educational support personnel. This work requires a close working relationship with the principal of a school and/or an administrative building leader. The Security Officer's work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Security and his/her designees. The day-to-day functions are performed under the direct supervision of the Director of School Security or their designee. Work is reviewed by the Director of School Security through conferences, prepared reports, and/or observations results in accordance with the Human Resources department provisions of the Department of Education.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assists the school administrative staff and other Security Officers in the everyday security and safety matters in and about the school building; also school related or sponsored events, (ex.) Parks adjacent to schools, New Haven green, etc.
• Patrol school parking areas, check restrooms, secure open doors and windows. Reports hazardous conditions to the principal and/or appropriate personnel.
• Assists School Security Officers and law enforcement agencies as directed, (ex.) local State Police, Fire Department, Department of Child and Family Services, and Emergency Medical Services.
• Investigates complaints that involve New Haven Board of Education property, or personal property of individuals working in the district.
• Patrols and supervises traffic of school corridors, restrooms, entrances, exits and passageways. Identifies intruders and any other unauthorized person and regulates and/or controls their entry and passage in the public school building.
• Assists authorized visitors by directing and explaining security regulations as necessary.
• Assists as directed, student traffic associated with fire alarms, cafeteria use, busing and parking facility access.
• Assists as directed, during athletic, social, and academic activities scheduled in the school building during and after regular school hours.
• Monitors building and grounds cameras and responds as necessary.
• Performs related duties as directed by the Director of School Security or their designees.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Graduation from high school
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (ex.) report writing, presentations, etc.
• Ability to restrain students and/or adults as necessary to prevent someone from harming themselves or others.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations. (ex.) bomb scares, lock downs, fire alarms, etc.
• Ability to assist administration with crowd control, (ex.) cafeteria, hallways during the changing of classes etc.
• Ability to testify at a criminal court session or in public or school hearings.
• Knowledge of the Connecticut State statutes, and City ordinances, particularly in the laws of arrest and search, seizures, and evidence handling.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the New Haven Board of Education.
• Ability to respond to a call for assistance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain throughout the course of employment a Connecticut certification as a Security Officer as required by the department of public safety. (aka a current State of Connecticut Guard Card Certification.)
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule (outside of standard 9:00 am 5:00 pm business hours).
• Must have adequate reliable transportation.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.