Law Enforcement Officer - LEO (PUBLIC LIBRARY)

KCK • Kansas City, KS

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) seeks a Law Enforcement Officer to educate and mentor students, build relationships with students, staff, and the community, develop partnerships with school district and community stakeholders, and enforce district policies and local and state laws. The officer serves as a first responder and provides direct services, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards, school policies and procedures, and state and local requirements.

The role supports school attendance and truancy efforts, patrols and secures assigned buildings and grounds, investigates alleged violations of laws and district rules, and prepares incident and offense reports. Officers may provide security at extracurricular activities and other school functions, coordinate with local police and district security personnel, and travel among elementary schools as needed. The position also involves communication with district and community stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality of district records, and customer-facing assistance to parents, employees, students, and visitors.

This is a 261-day position. The officer reports to the Chief of Police. Candidates must meet the stated education, law enforcement experience, training, commission eligibility, health and fitness, licensing, and certification requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• At least two years of verified successful law enforcement experience.
• Formal coursework and/or training in law enforcement procedures.
• Have or be eligible for a law enforcement commission; officers must be eligible to obtain a Kansas law enforcement commission and, after being sworn in before the Board of Education, become a Kansas City Kansas Public School District Police Officer.
• Law Enforcement Officer certification/commission.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license and an automobile.
• CPR certification.
• First Responder certification.
• Meet minimum health and fitness standards.
• Be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall, as stated in the posting with reference to KSA 44-1110.
• Pass drug screening and an alcohol test.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, walking, standing, and talking or hearing; close vision, distance vision, and depth perception are required.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and independently analyze issues and develop action plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, work with diverse individuals and groups, and handle data and job-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mentor students; build relationships with students, staff, and community members; and develop partnerships with school district and community stakeholders.
• Enforce district policies and local and state laws.
• Respond as a first responder and provide direct services, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff; perform CPR and use an AED if available.
• Report to or support the school and/or Truancy Officer in investigating truancy reports.
• Assist schools in contacting chronically absent students and their parents, as well as other absent students as directed by the principal.
• Contact parents or legal guardians to verify residence in the school district and/or attendance zone.
• Patrol assigned buildings and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Inspect doors, windows, and gates to determine whether they are secure.
• Confront and question alleged unauthorized persons in school buildings or on school grounds.
• Investigate and report alleged violations of local, state, and federal law.
• Investigate and report alleged violations of district rules, regulations, and the school code of conduct as requested by the principal.
• Contact local police for additional support when needed and file appropriate reports.
• Provide security for extracurricular activities outside the normal instructional day and obtain additional officers when needed.
• Attend school functions as directed by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, or Sergeants.
• File Offense Reports and related Incident Reports for criminal activity or misconduct in assigned schools or within the district.
• Participate in district-wide security efforts with attendance, security officers, and other law enforcement officers as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Travel to elementary schools to provide assistance as needed.
• Greet and assist parents, employees, students, and visitors, including adults and children.
• Perform other duties in attendance, security, or pupil and staff services as assigned by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Sergeants, Principals, or other immediate supervisors.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support cooperative action addressing students' educational needs.
• Compile data for statistical purposes and maintain confidentiality regarding district records.
• Provide clear and concise written and oral communication, including instructions and assignments to subordinates or assistants as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED