Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer

The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Library is seeking applications for a part-time, temporary, Building and Grounds Patrol Officer to join a dedicated team that serves and supports the UCONN community in its use of Library facilities and services at the Storrs campus. Under the general direction and reporting to the Head of Facilities & Security, the Buildings and Grounds Officer enforces the facilities and environmental policies of the UConn Library as mandated by the Office of the Dean to maintain an environment conducive to an academic setting.  The incumbent is responsible to be familiar with applicable University of Connecticut regulations and Connecticut State Laws to maintain a degree of safety in the UConn Library.  

This position is considered an Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff position. Incumbent must be available for weather or other emergency openings and possess the ability to be flexible and adjust to a schedule changes generated by severe weather and/or emergency circumstances. The schedule for this position is listed below, and the hourly salary is $20.64 and is non-negotiable. 

Academic Schedule (may be subject to change): Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.  

Start Date: August 16, 2021 through November 18, 2021; November 28, 2021 through December 19, 2021

It is expected there will be an opportunity to return to this temporary position for the spring semester with an anticipated schedule of January 18, 2022 through March 10, 2022 and March 20, 2022 through May 7, 2022.

NOTE:  This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff.  Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations.  Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license. 

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. It is highly recommended that you include a resume and cover letter with your application.   

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, state employee applicants may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.

Applicants must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.

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

1. Enforces regulations relating to control of state property.
2. Provides information and assistance to Library patrons and the general public.
3. Guards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism and theft.
4. Performs routine patrol of library; check mechanical systems and monitor alarm systems and report troubles to the appropriate departments.
5. Performs opening and closing procedures including securing all interior and exterior doors.
6. Enforces Library policies related to eating and drinking, smoking, disruptive behavior, use of classrooms and Library space, as well as the University's student code of conduct.
7. Writes accurate incident reports and maintains security logs.
8. May assist Police and Fire Departments in emergencies such as building evacuations, suspect searches, and medical emergencies.
9. Maintains the Library's lost and found.
10. Provides security escorts for staff and student workers as needed.
11. Signs for and receive deliveries in the absence of the Mail Services Coordinator.
12. Performs related duties as required.

Interpersonal skills; basic oral and written communication skills; ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

• Demonstrated ability to use the Internet, current technologies and basic software as needed for the position.
• Experience recording inventory and securing property.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with building environmental systems including monitoring and reporting malfunctions. 

1. Appointment to positions within the Connecticut Marketing Authority will be in accordance with Section 22-63a(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
   
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
   
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid Certificate and/or CPR certification.

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.

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.

Incumbents 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.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp 

Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at:  https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/  

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.