Campus Safety Officer

Essential Functions:

• Patrols, both on foot and in a security vehicle, to ensure safety and security in or around campus buildings, facilities, and areas adjacent to the school sites.
• Reports incidents of misbehavior to proper school authority; serves as a positive role model for students.
• Uses computers to send and receive email, write reports and other correspondence and to operate the door locking system.
• Directs campus visitors to destinations and prevents unlawful loitering.
• Provides security for parking areas.
• Exercise control only to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain order, protect property and protect the health and safety of students.
• Acts as liaison with Town Police and Fire officials.
• Uses Fire Alarm control panel and mass communication system in response to alarms and other emergencies.
• Maintains a presence, directs traffic, accepts food deliveries, provides assistance to students, parents, faculty, staff and contractors from the Campus Safety guardhouse at the main entrance of the school.

Requirements:

• High School degree;
• Certification from the State of Connecticut;
• Minimum of 2 years security or law enforcement experience.
• Knowledge of: School regulations in connection with student conduct; laws pertaining to juveniles; controlled substances and their effect upon behavior; customs and activities indicative of undesirable youth groups;
• Hold and maintain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, proper insurance and a good driving record satisfactory to the School. Possess and maintain MRT (Medical Response Technician) certification during the course of employment.