Safety / Security Position Armed School Security Officer

Job Description:

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

Position: Armed School Security Officer

Starting Date: Immediate

Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift (7:45 am-3:45 pm ), With the ability to provide coverage for shifts with short notice and work over-time evenings, weekends, and holidays from time to time

Salary Range: In accordance with the School Security Officers Contract $27.69/hour, with an excellent benefits package

Qualifications:

• Must be a retired CT law enforcement officer/retired in good standing or meet the qualifications as defined under LEOSA
• Ability to work well with students and parents at all levels;
• Strong verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated team player; and
• Good physical condition to maintain an active presence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide security for the building and grounds of Newtown Public Schools;
• Process visitors, provide walking patrol covering the hallways and other areas of the school and campus;
• Report and aid in the investigation of vandalism, theft, and other incidents occurring on school property;
• Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions;
• Available to work weekends for special school-sanctioned events both on and off-campus;
• Consult with administrators on a continuing basis; and
• Carry out all facets of the job description consistently and enthusiastically, including visitor management and video surveillance.

Application: Interested candidates are invited to apply on line through the following link:

https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp

PLEASE NOTE: THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCE LETTERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.