School Security Officer (12 months) - Multiple vacancies presso New Haven Public Schools

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• 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.
• Patrol school parking areas, check restrooms, secure open doors and windows. Reports hazardous conditions to the principal and/or appropriate personnel.
• 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.
• Investigates complaints that involve New Haven Board of Education property, or personal property of individuals working in the district.
• 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.
• Assists authorized visitors by directing and explaining security regulations as necessary.
• Assists as directed, student traffic associated with fire alarms, cafeteria use, busing and parking facility access.
• Assists as directed, during athletic, social, and academic activities scheduled in the school building during and after regular school hours.
• Monitors building and grounds cameras and responds as necessary.
• Performs related duties as directed by the Director of School Security or their designees.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Graduation from high school
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (ex.) report writing, presentations, etc.
• Ability to restrain students and/or adults as necessary to prevent someone from harming themselves or others.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations. (ex.) bomb scares, lock downs, fire alarms, etc.
• Ability to assist administration with crowd control, (ex.) cafeteria, hallways during the changing of classes etc.
• Ability to testify at a criminal court session or in public or school hearings.
• Knowledge of the Connecticut State statutes, and City ordinances, particularly in the laws of arrest and search, seizures, and evidence handling.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the New Haven Board of Education.
• Ability to respond to a call for assistance.

• Must possess and maintain throughout the course of employment a Connecticut certification as a Security Officer as required by the department of public safety. (aka a current State of Connecticut Guard Card Certification.)
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule (outside of standard 9:00 am – 5:00 pm business hours).
• Must have adequate reliable transportation.