School Safety Officer

Description

POSTING NUMBER: N158-2526

POSTING DATE: August 28, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: School Safety Officer

LOCATION: Various

REPORTS TO: School Principal AND Security Director

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Ensure public safety involving the control, maintenance, and enforcement of rules and regulations governing the order and security of the Hartford Public Schools. The position requires a close daily working relationship with other personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of the school principal or assigned building administrator.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must pass the state sanctioned standard Physical Fitness Test.

• Must have knowledge of issues related to school security.

• Must have knowledge of the safety and security needs of students, teachers and other school personnel.

• Prior Security experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess State Security Certification

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: HFSSPO 2025-2026 schedule 20: $37,169 - $43,693 schedule 21 $40,792 -$47,950.

UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Federation of School Special Police Officers, Local 1018D, AFT, AFL-CIO

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All current internal and external applicants must submit an online application. To apply, please visit and follow t he appropriate link.

Position Subject to Available Funding

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Benefits

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and approximately 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to being a leader in innovative urban education, cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gap, and preparing students for college and life.

Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.

HPS recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop students' individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond. Highly talented and qualified candidates with a passion for urban education, a commitment to our Hartford students, families, and community are strongly encouraged to apply immediately!

Why Should You Choose Hartford Public Schools?

Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:

Competitive salary

Sign-On incentives

Career growth opportunities

Opportunity to participate in school governance councils

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Rich health care plan (including dental & vision)

Life insurance

Residency differential for teachers who reside in Hartford (3% of base salary)

New teacher induction

In-school teacher mentor DIVERSITY AMONG US: Hartford Public Schools is a diverse community of scholars and staff; racially, socioeconomically, culturally, and more. Among our approximately 16,000 students, there are 88 languages spoken; 21% of our student population are multilingual learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we work deliberately to recruit and hire staff of various backgrounds. Currently, our staff identify as:

American Indian: 0.09%

Asian: 2.02%

Black: 24.07%

White: 46.26%

Hispanic: 24.24%

Other: 1.11%

Not Reported/Unknown: 2.22%

REPRESENT HARTFORD: The state of Connecticut is seated on the northeastern seaboard. Hartford is within an hour's drive of the coastline and is centrally located between New York City and Boston. Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities, made up of 17 unique neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. It is commonly known as the "insurance capital" due to its prominence beginning in the 19th century as home to many of the most prestigious insurance companies in the U.S., many of which still call Hartford home today. The city features world-class museums, entertainment, and sports venues and is home to several major companies. An array of restaurants reflecting cuisines from all over the world attract people from far and wide, and more than 200 arts, heritage, and cultural organizations in the Hartford region provide hundreds of events year-round. In addition, several universities and colleges are in Hartford and the surrounding towns, allowing easy access to advanced degree programs.

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.

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