STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Buildings And Grounds Lead Patrol Officer

Recruitment #181210-1247PS-001

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs, is recruiting for a full-time Building and Grounds Lead Patrol Officer on the third shift.  This 40 hours per week position operates 11:00pm - 7:00am and is located in Rocky Hill, CT.

Connecticut has provided care for Veterans and their dependents for over 140 years. At the Department of Veterans Affairs, we provide general medical care for veterans honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. We have a Health Care Facility that provides extended health care to veterans and a domicile that provides residents with a continuum of rehabilitation care.

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency assisting Connecticut veterans in areas of:

·         The Office of Advocacy and Assistance

·         A Residential Facility

·         The Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center

·         Cemetery and Memorial Services

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office:  Anita Cella, anita.cella@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Insures the protection of State property against trespass, theft or damage; allocates patrol and duty assignment areas to personnel; establishes work schedules for staff; inspects and evaluates performance of duties; insures correction of negligence and reports same to superior; supervises the enforcement of traffic and parking regulations established by the institution or facility assigned; keeps records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; provides first aid when necessary; performs all duties of a Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer as required; at the State Regional Market, collects fees for stall rent from vendors at the Farmer's Market and prepares receipts of same; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in the protection of persons or property or in the enforcement of security regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Two (2) years of experience as a Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Appointments to positions within the Connecticut Marketing Authority must meet the above Experience and Training requirements.
  2. Appointments 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 and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
  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 and to the effort of prolonged period 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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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