Law Enforcement Officer - LEO

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) to serve as a first responder, educate, mentor, build relationships with students, staff, and the community, develop partnerships, and enforce district policies, local, and state laws. The LEO will provide direct services, first aid, and emergency care, support truancy investigations, patrol assigned buildings and grounds, investigate violations of law and district regulations, and provide security for extra-curricular activities. This role requires a commitment to customer-centric skills and collaboration with various stakeholders to meet the educational needs of students.

Requirements

LEO Certification/Commission
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Certification in CPR
Certification as First Responder
Eligible to obtain law enforcement commission with the State of Kansas
High School Diploma or GED certificate
Verified successful experience in law enforcement
2 year minimum formal coursework and/or training in law enforcement procedures
Meet minimum health and fitness standards
Must be at least 5’2” in height (KSA 44-1110)
Must pass drug screening and alcohol test
Valid driver’s license and an automobile
Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.
Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff.
Perform CPR and use an AED.
Report/support the school and/or Truancy Officer in investigating reports of Truancy.
Support the school in contacting students and parents of students who are chronically absent.
Contact parents or legal guardians to verify residence and/or attendance zone.
Patrol assigned buildings and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Conduct routine inspection of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
Confront and question alleged unauthorized persons in the school building or on school grounds.
Investigate and report all alleged violations of Local, State, and Federal law.
Investigate and report alleged violations of school district rules and regulations and school code of conduct.
Contact local police when/if needed for additional support and file such reports as are appropriate.
Provide security for extra-curricular activities.
Obtain additional officers to work activities when additional help is needed.
Attend school functions as directed by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief or Sergeants.
File all Offense Reports and related Incident Reports for all cases of criminal activity or misconduct.
Participate with other attendance, and security officers and LEO’s in district wide security efforts.
Travel to elementary schools to assist as necessary.
Greet and handle parents, employees, students, and visitors to the building.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisors in the general areas of attendance, security, or pupil and staff services.