Part Time School Police Officer

JOB PROFILE: PART TIME SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER Reports to Director of Telecommunications & Safety Systems Classification: Contractual Hours/Day: As determined by Administration. Days/Year: Part Time Purpose/Summary The Part Time School Police Officer will patrol District schools, offices, and other School District property to provide for the safety and welfare of students, staff and the public while on school grounds; support administrative and/or campus activities; observe personnel and/or visitors; investigate possible illegal student, staff, and parent actions; communicate information, observations, and/or incidents that have potential impact on the general well-being of students, personnel, and/or visitors, as well as apprehend suspects, and make recommendations for the disposition of criminal and related matters involving the security of District facilities, personnel, students, or visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide diligent patrol to District schools and property to deter crimes and provide for the security and protection of all students, staff, and property.
• Exercise all powers as conferred by the Court under authority of law or ordinance by the police of the municipality wherein the school property is located.
• Practice and promote positive interaction and reinforcement with and among all District staff, students, and community.
• Appear before District justices, juvenile probation officers, mental health hearing officers, court appointed hearing officers, and courts of record for the purpose of filing and prosecuting summary charges against arrested persons under jurisdiction of the school police and pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth; may appear in court as a witness.
• Provide a positive and visible law enforcement presence in the school and school district property to provide for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and school visitors.
• In the event of an emergency in school district buildings, on school district property, and on school buses, initiate emergency response.
• Conduct formal investigations with the assistance of the building principal into incidents involving injury to students or staff, threats to the safety of the school environment, and the theft or damage of student, staff, or District property; ensures evidence is collected and preserved.
• Patrol the grounds and facilities of the School District during school hours, unless requested patrols take place during alternate times. The officer should position near entrances and exits to provide maximum administrative visibility to maintain security and deter crime; guards against and inspects for vandalism, illegal entry, theft, and fire.
• Patrol school campuses and restroom areas to enforce regulations on smoking, truancy, tardiness, and other violations.
• Provide supervision of student behavior including loading and unloading of school buses.
• With the authorization of the building principal, enforce PA Crimes Code by making arrests or issuing citations for violations to the Code on school property.
• Monitor traffic and parking on and around District property.
• Collaborate with other agencies (e.g. law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
• Provide guidance to students, visitors, and District personnel on proper and lawful campus facility or behavior and the potential consequences of violation. Provide security and crowd control for meetings, events, extracurricular activities, and additional school functions as requested or needed.
• Provide other related duties as authorized by 24 PA P.S. section 778, School Code Regulation as related to School Police Officers.
• As directed by the building principal, assist principal and staff with enforcing compulsory attendance laws, including, as necessary, visits to the student's home, issuing truancy citations, and attending truancy hearings.
• In conjunction with local law enforcement, conduct investigations of criminal activities on school property and reported cases of student, staff and parent misconduct that compromise the health, safety and security of the school operations, while ensuring that evidence is collected and preserved.
• Provide security for school activity coverage with district administrators to provide security for various events as directed (dances, sporting events, theatre, etc. Coordinate and /or implement bullying prevention efforts for districts.
• The district reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Represent the District in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information. Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of School or Executive Director or Designee. EVALUATION: To be completed bi-annually by the Director of Special & Gifted Education PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certified as a law enforcement officer. Trained and certified in at least one of the following: (1) 53 Pa. C.S.A. Ch.21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police e training) (53 Pa. C.S.A. �2161 et seq) or (2) The act of October 10, 19754 (P.L. 705, No. 235), known as the Lethal Act (22 P.S. �41 et seq). Must complete, on a biennial basis, a training course as specified herein above. A current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or an acceptable equivalent. A current American Red Cross CPR/AED Certificate or an acceptable equivalent. Experience working in school/campus security, law enforcement, or work involving extensive public contact is preferr Be free of any felony conviction or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying. No history of arrest. Ability to perform the above responsibilities at a high level. CLEARANCES
• Act 34 (Pa Criminal)
• Act 151 (Pa Child Abuse)
• Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)
• Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report Form
• Valid PA Driver's license
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 Pennsylvania's Sexual Misconduct-Abuse Disclosure Requirements Must have graduated from an accredited/recognized police academy NASRO Certification MPOETC annual trainings Must be able to travel between school buildings, other Districts, and various external locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must possess the manual dexterity necessary to effectively utilize keyboards and other technology with repetitive movement of hands and fingers. Must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess the ability to see, hear, and talk to ascertain personnel effectiveness. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints and interacting with the public and staff. This job requires the ability to balance multiple demands effectively and simultaneously. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a MEDIUM Physical Demand Characteristic of Work position according to the physical demand's strength rating of the Dictionary of Occupation Title, fourth edition published by the US Department of Labor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.