State of Connecticut Executive Branch

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.

Initially works under the close supervision of Buildings and Grounds Lead Patrol Officer or other employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

• 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.

• 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.