School Security Officer #2303-7325-01

• 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 respond as necessary.
• Performs related duties as directed by the Director of School Security or their designees.

• 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 him/herself 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 have ability to work a flexible schedule (outside of standard 9:00 am – 5:00 pm business hours).
• One must possess and maintain throughout the course of employment a Connecticut certification as a Security Officer ("Guard Card") as required by the Department of Public Safety. You MUST upload a copy of your Guard Card with your online application.
• Must have adequate reliable transportation.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.