Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer APPLY BY 3/18/2026 11:59:00 PM
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 3/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $51,096* - $64,489/year (*New state employees start at the minimum salary range)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 3/18/2026 11:59:00 PM
Join a passionate team committed to giving back to those who served our country. Take the next step in your career and make a real impact supporting Connecticut veterans!
Learn more and apply today!
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is now hiring for a Buildings And Grounds Patrol Officer to join their team, in the Safety and Security Department. This position will maintain the safety and security of the agency, including Veteran patients, Veteran residents, visitors, and staff.
HIGHLIGHTS
ADDRESS: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time | 40 Hours per week | Second Shift - Wednesday through Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Enforce rules and regulations;
Assist patients, residents, staff, and visitors;
Guard the entrances and exits of the DVA campus to prevent trespassing, vandalism, theft of State and private property, and other violations;
Perform vehicle and foot patrols of the DVA campus buildings, cemeteries, and other State locations; and
Utilize multiple cameras, access control systems, and an intricate fire alarm system to monitor the DVA to deter crime while maintaining safety and security.
ABOUT US
For over 160 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.
The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:
Residential Facility: offers temporary, supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;
Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state-of-the-art medical facility that offers long-term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who require 24-hour assistance.
When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC), one immediately feels a sense of community, comfort, and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients, built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in the field of security or public safety.
Experience conducting vehicle/foot patrols, to prevent trespassing.
Experience writing incident reports.
Experience being dispatched to calls for service and using radio communication systems.
Experience working with people with substance abuse, mental health, or anger issues.
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