<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The ACES Security and Emergency Management Division is currently accepting applications for the position of School Security Officer. Prior law enforcement and/or security experience is highly preferred, but not required.</p> <p>Candidates are required to have fulfilled Connecticut security guard requirements. Must possess excellent communication skills, computer skills, a driver's license, and a sincere interest in the well-being of children and adults. Must be willing to work in a busy school environment and willing to maintain a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends during school events. The candidate will work closely with the security director and school administration to develop safe and secure campus facilities.</p> <p>Work hours for this position will be Monday thru Friday 11 am to 7 pm at Chase Acadamy in Waterbury, CT.</p> <p>Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li>Greet, screen, record, and allow public visitors and employees admittance to school sites in accordance with established policies and procedures. </li><li>Monitor security systems and/or environmental systems, and investigate and/or report any incidents. </li><li>Work with administration to implement systems of incident and emergency response including staff training and maintenance of emergency management plans. </li><li>Identify, engage, and report all unauthorized persons to the proper authorities, and initiate action to protect students, staff, parents, visitors, and district property. </li><li>Ensure the physical safety and security of the facility by enforcing agency policies and procedures </li><li>Provide a deterrent and detection factor for wrongful activity; conduct patrols and monitor the status of the physical security measures. </li><li>Identify, articulate and train school staff on security measures and preventative practices </li><li>Conduct walking patrols of the interior and exterior campus. </li><li>Document all security activity and generate incident reports as necessary. </li><li>Monitor facility equipment and alarms during tours and report equipment failure, reset alarms as instructed and/or assist in minor repair as directed. </li><li>Have the ability to answer and operate phones, radio communications, and other communication equipment to provide effective communication with facilities, operations, and emergency personnel. </li><li>Perform all other related duties as assigned by the director. </li></ul> <p>Job Qualifications</p> <p>Applicants Must:</p> <ul> <li>Be able to comfortably and diplomatically enforce ACES Governing Board and School policy and procedures. </li><li>Be proficient with computers and be able to use Microsoft Word, and select office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, etc. </li><li>Have a positive attitude and be able to work independently, as well as be part of a team oriented community. </li><li>Be confident and competent in working with the general public </li><li>Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact with students, parents, and staff from all levels of the organization. </li><li>Maintain the ability to provide coverage for shifts with short notice, and work over-time on nights, weekends, and holidays from time to time. </li><li>Be able to work in a fast paced environment and the ability to prioritize important tasks. </li><li>Be able to maintain strict confidentiality of students rights under FERPA </li></ul> <p>EEO/AAE</p> <p>External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.</p>