Summary

The job of School Police Officer (Act 44 Article XIII-C Section 1301-c) is a law officer employed by a school district whose responsibilities, including working hours, are established by the school district. The Police Officer is appointed by the Court of Common Pleas and is authorized by the court to exercise the same powers as exercised under the authority of law or ordinance by the police of the municipality in which the school property is located and serve as such at any designated school as directed by the Superintendent and/or Director of Safety and Security.

Responsibilities

Provide police services for Central Dauphin School District to help protect the staff and students and deal with any law enforcement related issues.
Assist in the identification of physical changes in the environment, which may reduce crime in and around the school.
Address crime and violence issues, gang and drug activities affecting or occurring in or around the school.
Develop or expand community justice initiatives for students, educate students in conflict resolution, restorative justice and crime awareness.
Be a resource for teachers, parents, and students and be a positive role model for students and staff.
Be a member of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve problems in the school community.
Responsible for the safety and security of school personnel, students, and visitors.
Enforce criminal and traffic law in and around school property.
Assists in the programs of drug awareness and drug prevention (e.g. drug surveillance, drug detections, drug education programs, for students and parents, drug testing policies for students, and suggesting changes in drug policies) for the purpose of helping students, parents, employees, and the community in the difficult task of fighting drug abuse in our community.
Collaborates with other agencies (e.g. law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment. Assist community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the school environment.
Communicates school policies and enforcement to students, personnel, parents and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
Directs campus security functions for the purpose of providing training and/or evaluation work activities of security personnel.
Helps the administration with the coordination of school safety drills. Complete daily checks of all interior doorways and interior/exterior school security.
Provides documentation and monthly reports to the Director of Safety and Security.
Member of the Act 44 Safe to Say Program and responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
Responsible for the alarm and access control scheduling of their assigned school.
Complete risk and vulnerability assessments of schools as directed by the Department of Safety and Security.
Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, building, adjacent areas, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime.
Administers first aid for the purpose of providing immediate medical emergency care as necessary.
Testifies in court proceedings for the purpose of providing information and documenting of illegal activity.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills: To be appointed, School Police Officers must meet minimum training standards as specified in Act 44 Article XIII-C under Section 1304-C Oath of Office, successfully completed training as set forth in 53PA.CS. CH.21 Subch. D (related to municipal police education and training) Act 120 certification or have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and have been employed as a State Trooper with Pennsylvania State Police and separated from service in good standing. Must have good communication and organizational skills. Prefer that officers have completed the National Association of School Resource Officers basic course or must be able to complete the course within 12 months of hire.
Abilities: Adhere to Pennsylvania laws relating to police powers. Adhere to Safety practices and procedures established by the School District. Ability to maintain and certify on weapons use/restrain procedures and use of force. Work closely with the school principal(s), meet at least once per week. Refer students and their families to the appropriate agencies for assistance when a need is determined. Must be available for conferences with students, parents, faculty to assist with matter of law enforcement and crime prevention. Abide by school board policies and consult with and coordinate activities with the Director of Safety and Security. Must maintain JNET/CLEAN access.
Education and Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Police Officer with a preference of 2 years of school police or school resource experience. Community (specific) Policing can be considered as a substitute for school police experience. Officers who are appointed by the court as a School Police Officer will have to meet the Act 120 annual training requirements including firearms and taser qualification. Must maintain 16 hours of in-service training and maintain a current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
Certifications and Licenses: Graduate from Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission’s Police Academy or the PA State Police. Weapons Qualification, Taser Qualification, CPR/First Aid Certificate, and NASRO basic course.

Hours:

Secondary - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Number of Openings: 1