Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer; Office​/On-site PS

Overview

The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is seeking to hire a part-time Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer in the Safety and Security Department.

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The mission of the Connecticut DVA is to assist Connecticut’s veterans, across the spectrum of need, to ensure each veteran and eligible family member receives the benefits and services they earned.

For over 140 years, the Connecticut DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a department, we are a team of dedicated individuals who support our veterans, and we believe in "Serving Those Who Served."

• Schedule:
• Thursday - Sunday
• Part-time (32 hours per week)
• First shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Location : 287 West Street in Rocky Hill, CT

At a state institution, university or school, or facility this class is accountable for providing basic security services designed to ensure 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;
• At an agency or institution, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated;
• May assist in fire prevention and fire fighting activities;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion.

Any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.

• Experience working in the field of security or public safety
• Experience working face-to-face interactions with the public
• Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, preventing trespassing
• Experience writing incident reports
• Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems
• Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues
• Experience interacting or working with veterans

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.