Recruitment #220119-1248PS-001
Location |
Farmington, CT
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Date Opened | 1/20/2022 2:00:00 PM |
Salary | $43,092 - $57,828/year (Individuals new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 2/3/2022 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, UConn Police Department at UConn Health in Farmington is seeking applications for a full-time, Buildings and Grounds Patrol Officer to provide security at the emergency department lobby, assist medical staff with violent patients, provide interior patrol of the facility, and occasionally perform dispatching duties in the absence of a dispatcher.
This position is considered an Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff position. As such, the 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.
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. Ensure that your JobAps Master Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.. Please note: resumes are no longer being accepted as part of the application in accordance with PA 21-69.
Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a psychological exam and a criminal background check.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Questions pertaining to this position should be directed to UConn HR’s Services Unit phone number, 860-486-3034.
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.
Enforces regulations relating to parking and traffic control as established by assigned agency; directs traffic on state property; issues tickets for violations; gives information and assistance to visitors; guards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violations; performs routine vehicle and foot patrol duty and monitors security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal acts; provides security escorts; provides first aid when necessary; performs dispatching and record keeping functions at a desk post; at a state hospital, assists in maintaining order among patients; assists in searching for missing patients; may assist in fire prevention and fire fighting activities; at an agency or institution, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated; 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.
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.
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.