School Police Officer

Carlisle Area School District•Carlisle, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Police Officer will monitor school grounds, cafeteria, restrooms, and halls to ensure conduct aligns with school policies. Responsibilities include performing security checks, directing campus traffic, operating CCTV systems and alarms, issuing citations for violations of the PA Vehicle Code or PA Crimes Code, completing reports, and escorting students. The officer will assist building principals and district officials in enforcing policies, promote public safety, and serve as a positive role model. Building working relationships with staff and students, collaborating with local law enforcement, and providing security for extracurricular activities are also key aspects of the role. The position requires initiating interaction with students in general school areas.

Requirements

Basic MPOETC training (Act 120).
Graduate of Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
Previously employed as a PSP Trooper, and separated in good standing.
Military Police Training (MP).
OR Previously employed in Law Enforcement to include Act 2.
Able to work under pressure independently and/or in a group setting.
Must be familiar with PA law as it relates to law enforcement.
Must complete NASRO training or equivalent.
Must complete 12 hours mandatory annual in-service training.
Must complete CPR/AED/FIRST AID training.
Must complete firearm training if required.
Must possess or be eligible for Act 235.
Must complete Safe Crisis Management training.
Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
Successful completion of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
Successful completion of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
Successful completion of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006.
Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification.
Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
Act 151 Child Line Clearance.
Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances.
Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and SafeSchools Training.
Must be willing to use personal vehicle to travel between school buildings.

Responsibilities

Monitor school grounds, cafeteria, restrooms and halls to assure all conduct is in accord with school policies.
Perform security checks of school buildings to include doors secure, report safety concerns.
Direct campus traffic, parking, school bus drop-offs and pick-ups.
Monitor and operate CCTV systems, mobile radios, Fire/Burglar Alarms.
Issue summary citations for violations of Pa Vehicle Code or Pa Crimes code.
Complete necessary reports, investigations and building checks.
Escort students to or from classrooms, offices, cafeteria or other areas as required.
Assist building principals or assistant principals as needed.
Assist school and district officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration, Safety and Security Supervisor, School Police Lead Officer.
Initiate interaction with students in general areas of school building.
Promote profession of public safety and be a positive role model.
Build working relationships with school’s staff and students.
Work closely with local law enforcement.
Provide security for extracurricular activities.