School Security Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is highly responsible supervisory work related to the control, maintenance and enforcement of regulations governing the order and security of the City's Public Schools and its affiliates. Employee is responsible for the supervision of School Security Officers. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of School Security, or designee. Work is typically 7am-3pm, M-F. Internal only - open only to current employees meeting minimum requirements. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares reports as required. Investigates complaints as required. Oversees Training for School Security Officer 1 and School Security Officer 2. Assists law enforcement officers as needed. Supervises the work assignment(s) of School Security Officer 1 and School Security Officer 2. Testifies in court and public hearings. Performs other related work as directed by the Director of School Security, or designee. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or possession of GED and a minimum of 5 years of experience in school security officer work in a school district or law enforcement and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of the safety and security needs of students, teachers, and other school personnel. Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, school administrators and the general public. Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (ex.) report writing, presentations, etc. Ability to physically restrain disruptive students and/or adults when necessary. Ability to handle situations involving physical contact between two or more persons in a tactful and efficient manner. Ability to train and supervise employees. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, school personnel and the public. Ability to use Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, and Word NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possess valid driver's license at time of application and maintain said license through duration of employment in the position. Possess Connecticut Uniformed Security Officer / Guard license; and maintain this license through duration of employment in the position. Internal only - open only to current employees meeting minimum requirements. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a General Fund, 'Tested' position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity: Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use. You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting. MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application. 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