Law Enforcement Officer 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. This position involves performing a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District, including enforcing state statutes, activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations, and conducting investigations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Ability to successfully complete required law enforcement training with the Department of Criminal Justice Training and Division of Law Enforcement
Ability to obtain and maintain commission as a Special Law Enforcement Officer.
Valid Kentucky driver's license
Citizen of the United States
21 years of age
No criminal record, excellent moral character
Honorable discharge, if having served in the Armed Forces
Satisfactory medical examination
Special Law Enforcement Officers Commission.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, education, or one of the social sciences; or five years of successful experience in law enforcement or youth-oriented work

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District; exercise authority consistent with statutory obligations and comply with lawful orders.
Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents, and other incidents as necessary.
Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner.
Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
Provide proper referrals for incidents occurring outside the officer's area of authority or jurisdiction.
Communicate with the community, staff, parents, and students to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or conflicts.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.