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Job Description:
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Security/School Security Officer
7/10/2026
Itinerant
UNION AFFILIATION: LOCAL 884, RANGE 8. Step 1
Salary: $48,362
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
- 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 responds as necessary.
- Performs related duties as directed by the Director of School Security or their designees.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
- Graduation from high school
- 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 themselves 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain throughout the course of employment a Connecticut certification as a Security Officer as required by the department of public safety. (aka a current State of Connecticut Guard Card Certification.)
- Must have ability to work a flexible schedule (outside of standard 9:00 am 5:00 pm business hours).
- Must have adequate reliable transportation.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.