Job Announcement:
ARMED SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER
- $57,785.00 (Annually)
- (Full-time hourly position working Monday through Friday following the Wallingford Public Schools calendar)
General Statement of Duties:
Provides armed school security with an emphasis on providing safety and security for all staff, students, and visitors. Serves as a visible and active member of the school community. Assists in carrying out existing school and district procedures and programs related to school security and safety functions. Communicates regularly with school administration, police administration, and police officers assigned to the school under the School Officer Program. Performs other related work as required.
Additional Duties
Patrols and monitors interior and exterior of buildings and grounds to prevent unauthorized and criminal activity. Identifies and if necessary, prevents unauthorized visitors from entering the campus. Assists school and staff in monitoring student behavior. Assists with visitor screening and directing traffic. Investigates and documents incidents and activities that occur in school buildings and ground. Assists with school emergency drills and provides input into discussions of such drills. Detains individuals at the request of a school administrator when necessary because said individual poses a threat to the school. Attends professional development and training deemed necessary by the Chief of Police and school administration. Stores firearm, ammunition, equipment, or other weapons, safely and in accordance with all applicable Board policy and federal and/or Connecticut laws. Maintains a daily log of activities related to the position.
Supervision Received:
Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Police or designee with input provided by school or district administration.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of physical security, high-value asset security, security technology, and crisis action planning and response. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of armed security work within a school setting. Considerable knowledge of current Use of Force procedures. Considerable knowledge of access control procedures, active threat response, and other emergency protocols. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize activities with a minimal level of supervision. Ability to work within a chain of command to resolve problems. Ability to work cooperatively with people from diverse ages and backgrounds (i.e. students, teachers, administrators, parents, police officers, etc.). Ability to observe situations and determine an effective course of action. Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, reliability and accountability in discharging assigned duties.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus five (5) years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Experience as a school resource officer or security officer is desirable.
Special Requirements:
- Must have been certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Must have separated in good standing from an organized local police department or the Division of State Police as required by Connecticut General Statute 10-244a.
- Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council requirements.
- Must successfully complete annual firearms training provided by the Wallingford 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.
- Must maintain security certification and training requirements, including but not limited to, permits, certifications, and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons, on school property.
- Must participate in and pass a full background investigation required by the BOE, Town, or by state or federal law.
- 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.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license with no significant traffic infractions.
Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time hourly position working Monday through Friday following the Wallingford Public Schools calendar.
Fringe Benefits:
Excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance and paid sick time.
Application Process:
To register/apply please type the following URL into your internet page.
https://www.policeapp.com/WallingfordCT
Registration for POLICE APP requires a $35.00 fee paid online to PoliceApp.com
Examination:
Written – 100% or Oral – 100% or Background Evaluation – 100% or Written- 50%/Oral – 50% or Written 50%/Background Evaluation – 50% or Oral – 50%/Background Evaluation – 50%
Application Deadline: The closing date will be on August 17, 2025.
THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov
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