<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:</p> <p>The Berlin Public Schools Armed Security Officer ("ASO") Program involves the placement of armed security officers within the educational environment. The ASO shall support the school administration, staff and school resource officer (SRO) in promoting a safe, secure, and positive school environment. The ASO is a visible and active figure at the schools, and shall be charged with safeguarding and protecting the school community and school property.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Subject to the provisions of any applicable federal and/or Connecticut State law, Berlin Board of Education policies and procedures, and/or Town of Berlin ordinances, the essential duties and functions of ASOs shall be as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Engage in the detection and/or prevention of any unauthorized activity on or around school grounds, including, but not limited to, the unlawful intrusion or entry on school property, vandalism, abuse, arson or trespass; </li><li>Monitor access of building and grounds (when applicable), make routine checks of exterior doors to ensure they are closed and locked, at appropriate times, and take steps to deter or prevent entry by unauthorized persons on school property; </li><li>Patrol halls and make routine checks of classroom doors to ensure that they are locked, at appropriate times; </li><li>Respond to situations which may jeopardize the welfare of students or staff in accordance with all applicable federal and/or Connecticut laws and Board policy; </li><li>Monitor parking lots during arrival at and dismissal from school; </li><li>Assist administrators or staff in locating missing students; </li><li>Identify and report any hazardous condition to school administrators or other appropriate staff members; </li><li>When applicable, assist school nurse and administrators with medical emergencies; </li><li>As requested by the administration, assist in the development and implementation of plans and strategies to prevent and/or to minimize dangerous situations on school grounds; </li><li>Act as liaison and make notification to appropriate public safety or EMS first responders in routine, emergency or high-risk situations as directed by the administration; </li><li>Meet and greet students, staff, and public respectfully and courteously; </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred. </li><li>Must have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative; </li><li>Must have at least fifteen years prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and provide positive references from each prior employer served in a law enforcement capacity; </li><li>Must have been certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer, and must have retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police as required by CT General Statute 10-244a; </li><li>Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council requirements and must successfully complete an annual firearm training provided by the Berlin Police Department or a certified firearms instructor that meets or exceeds the standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, as well as any other training required by law or Board policy; </li><li>Must keep all security certification and training requirements current, including but not limited to, permits, certifications and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons, on school property; </li><li>Must participate in and pass a full background investigation which may be required by the Board or by state or federal law; </li><li>Must meet all requirements for an armed school security guard pursuant to Connecticut law, as amended from time to time, and must meet all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926C, as amended from time to time. </li><li>TO VIEW COMPLETE POSTING AND APPLY ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BERLINSCHOOLS.ORG. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>This is a full-time hourly position working M-F following the school year calendar. The first 90 calendar days will be paid the probationary hourly rate of $28.28. After successful completion of the probationary period, the regular hourly rate will be $31.42.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>