SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER 10 MOS #2206-7325-01

Date Opened

Monday, June 13, 2022 12:01 AM

Close Date

Friday, July 08, 2022 11:59 PM

Section

Board of Education

Salary

$34,762.50 annualized

Employment Type

Full-Time

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Introduction

This position is 40 hours per week, 10 months per year in the New Haven School System.

REPORTS TO

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 his/her designee.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

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.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.

2. Patrol school parking areas, check restrooms, secure open doors and windows.

3. Reports hazardous conditions to the principal and/or appropriate personnel.

4. 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.

5. Investigates complaints that involve New Haven Board of Education property, or personal property of individuals working in the district.

6. 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.

7. Assists authorized visitors by directing and explaining security regulations as necessary.

8. Assists as directed, student traffic associated with fire alarms, cafeteria use, busing and parking facility access.

9. Assists as directed, during athletic, social and academic activities scheduled in the school building during and after regular school hours.

10. Monitors building and grounds cameras and respond as necessary.

11. Performs related duties as directed by the Director of School Security or his/her designees.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school and 1-3 years of work experience in the security field, or supplemented with formal security or police training.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (ex.) report writing, presentations, etc.

2. Ability to restrain students and/or adults as necessary to prevent someone from harming him/herself or others.

3. Ability to work independently and with others.

4. Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations. (ex.) bomb scares, lock downs, fire alarms, etc.

5. Ability to assist administration with crowd control, (ex.) cafeteria, hallways during the changing of classes etc.

6. Ability to testify at a criminal court session or in public or school hearings.

7. Knowledge of the Connecticut State statutes, and City ordinances, particularly in the laws of arrest and search, seizures, and evidence handling.

8. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the New Haven Board of Education.

9. Ability to respond to a call for assistance.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have ability to work a flexible schedule (outside of standard 9:00 am – 5:00 pm business hours).

2. One must possess and maintain throughout the course of employment a Connecticut certification as a Security Officer as required by the department of public safety. (Guard Card)

3. Must have adequate reliable transportation.

SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Full Vaccination as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 120-day probationary period.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 884, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Per union contract, the work year for School Security Officers shall be 200 days, inclusive of 10 paid holidays, and shall commence approximately one week before school opens and end no later than July 1st. Summer work assignments shall be scheduled on a seniority basis and paid the applicable hourly rate. Uniforms are provided.

Selection Plan

You MUST attach a copy of your Guard Card with your online application submission.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam at a later date.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.