State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Buildings And Grounds Supervising Patrol Officer (1249PS)

$28.71-$35.95 Hourly / $2,296.40-$2,875.56 BiWeekly /
$59,936.00-$75,052.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state institution, university or school, facility, or at the State Regional Market this class is accountable for supervising patrol officers providing basic security services designed to insure the control and safety of clients, students, employees and the visiting public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Director of Safety and Security or other administrative official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises a staff of Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officers and contract guards.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Insures protection of buildings and parking areas on state property; schedules personnel; allocates patrol and duty assignment areas; inspects and evaluates performance of duties; maintains records of activities; submits timely and efficient reports; investigates complaints, maintains records and takes corrective action or refers to higher authority; supervises enforcement of traffic and parking regulations established by state institution or assigned facility; notifies state or local authorities of major criminal acts; detains suspected violators for police; provides first aid when necessary; performs duties of Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer as required; at the State Regional Market, collects fees for stall rent from vendors and prepares receipts of same; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of physical plant security methods and techniques; knowledge of traffic and parking regulations and control techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the protection of persons or property or in enforcement of security regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Buildings and Grounds Lead Patrol Officer or its equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Appointments to positions within the Connecticut Marketing Authority must meet the above Experience and Training requirements.
  2. Appointment to positions within the Connecticut Marketing Authority will be in accordance with Section 22-63a(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
  3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
  4. 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

  1. 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 
  2. 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, the effort of prolonged periods of walking and standing while on foot patrol and/or guard duty and to some danger of injury.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 09

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Buildings And Grounds Supervising Patrol Officer in Salary Group PS 09 approved effective March 9, 2012. (Revised to implement step adjustment and modify content as a part of the 2022 NP-5 Contract Negotiations) Final No. 22-125

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/07/2022

CLASS: 1249PS; EST: 7/1/1954; REV: 2/3/2023;