School Police Officer, Bcps Police

Broward County Public Schools • Sunrise, FL

52d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide a safe and supportive learning environment by serving as a resource for students, parents, staff and the community.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• A minimum of three (3) years, full-time, in law enforcement at the local, state, or federal level.
• Currently certified and in good standing as a Florida criminal justice officer in Law Enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Prior experience working with students or adolescents.
• Computer skills as required for the position including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Each canine team shall demonstrate proficiency in the topics of canine obedience, building searches, and area search, to comply with the requirements for certification.
• Canine handlers must be willing to participate and successfully complete all required training and exercise programs to ensure consistent coordination between the canine handler and canine to maintain active canine team certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating emergency, safety, and security programs, serving as a liaison between administration and school leadership.
• Respond with canine partner to various scenes including and not limited to: - In-progress calls, checkpoint security, vehicle searches, weapons violations, suspicious vehicles, unattended articles and packages, firearm or ammunition searches, and other high-risk incidents where there is a likelihood of an encounter with a firearm.
• Conduct security sweeps of locations with a detection canine.

Benefits

• Active canine handlers will receive an additional stipend according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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