SECURITY OFFICER
Company: AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Location: North Haven
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location
Roaming - North Haven, CT
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Job Shift
Day
Description
The ACES Security and Emergency Management Division is currently
accepting applications for the position of School Security Officer.
Prior law enforcement and/or security experience is highly
preferred, but not required.
Candidates are required to have fulfilled Connecticut security
guard requirements. Must possess excellent communication skills,
computer skills, a driver's license, and a sincere interest in the
well-being of children and adults. Must be willing to work in a
busy school environment and willing to maintain a flexible
schedule, including nights and weekends during school events. The
candidate will work closely with the security director and school
administration to develop safe and secure campus facilities.
Work hours for school positions are part-time and full-time: Hours
to be determined. Security team reports to the ACES Director of
Security
Duties Include:
- Greet, screen, record, and allow public visitors and employees
admittance to school sites in accordance with established policies
and procedures.
- Monitor security systems and/or environmental systems, and
investigate and/or report any incidents.
- Work with administration to implement systems of incident and
emergency response including staff training and maintenance of
emergency management plans.
- Identify, engage, and report all unauthorized persons to the
proper authorities, and initiate action to protect students, staff,
parents, visitors, and district property.
- Ensure the physical safety and security of the facility by
enforcing agency policies and procedures
- Provide a deterrent and detection factor for wrongful activity;
conduct patrols and monitor the status of the physical security
measures.
- Identify, articulate and train school staff on security
measures and preventative practices
- Conduct walking patrols of the interior and exterior
campus.
- Document all security activity and generate incident reports as
necessary.
- Monitor facility equipment and alarms during tours and report
equipment failure, reset alarms as instructed and/or assist in
minor repair as directed.
- Have the ability to answer and operate phones, radio
communications, and other communication equipment to provide
effective communication with facilities, operations, and emergency
personnel.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by the
director.
Qualifications
Applicants Must:
- Be able to comfortably and diplomatically enforce ACES
Governing Board and School policy and procedures.
- Be proficient with computers and be able to use Microsoft Word,
and select office equipment such as fax machines, copiers,
printers, etc.
- Have a positive attitude and be able to work independently, as
well as be part of a team oriented community.
- Be confident and competent in working with the general
public
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact
with students, parents, and staff from all levels of the
organization.
- Maintain the ability to provide coverage for shifts with short
notice, and work over-time on nights, weekends, and holidays from
time to time.
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment and the ability to
prioritize important tasks.
- Be able to maintain strict confidentiality of students rights
under FERPA
EEO/AAE
External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal
candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on
Interfaces.
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