Job Description:
Regional School District No. 7
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06098
Serving Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford, and Norfolk
Position: Safety / Security Position
Job Title: Armed Security Officer (Part-Time)
Job Northwestern Regional Schools
Location: 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098
Beginning: August 27, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled
District: RSD#7, 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098
Job Description:
Northwestern Regional Schools is seeking a part-time, armed school security officer for afternoons and evenings. This position would be responsible for supporting school safety and security in the hours after our Full-Time, School Resource Officer is no longer at the school. Hours may vary from week to week based on after-school and evening events, i.e. 3 pm - 7 pm, 4 pm - 8 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm, etc. Weekly hours would average 20. A biweekly schedule would be provided in advance, based on the districts needs. This position pays $30/hour.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Retired members of an organized local, state, or federal government agency, as a law enforcement officer, defined by section 53a-3 of the general statute, 13 USC § 926C - Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers pursuant to the standards of the Connecticut Public Act. 13-188. A local, state, or federal law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 10-15 years or more, and separated from such service in good standing.
ARMED SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICERS SHALL POSSESS:
Current State of Connecticut Pistol Permit. HR 218 yearly verified qualification.
Current State of Connecticut Drivers License.
Armed School Security Officers will be in an identifiable Northwest Region 7 attire, carry his/her personal firearm approved under HR 218, and possess appropriate security equipment as necessary.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
A letter or certificate stating that the candidate is a graduate of an approved Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and/or State Police Academy.
A letter of recommendation from the candidates previous Police Chief indicating that he/she served as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 10 - 15 years or more and separated from such service in good standing. Approved candidates must be available for State-mandated 550 training over the summer, as this will be a mandatory requirement.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month work year, Average ~20 hours per week, subject to fluctuations based on weekly needs. The rate of pay will be $30 per hour. This position is offered as part-time, at-will employment. Individuals in this role are not eligible for District benefits.
Interested Applicants:
Please send a letter of interest and qualifications to:
Superintendent Steven K. LePage
Regional School District No. 7
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06098
slepage@nwr7.org
https://www.applitrack.com/nwr7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Security