School Police Officer Position Available In Lawrence, Pennsylvania

School Police Officer Riverside Beaver County School District 300 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117

Riverside Beaver County School District Job Description:

School Police Officer Title:

School Police Officer (Contracted Position) Reports to: Superintendent or designee

Job Goal:

The School Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students and staff while on district property.

Qualifications:

The School Police Officer

• Possess a high school diploma
• Minimum two (2) years of police or security experience, and
• Successful completion of the Basic School Resource Office Course by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) shall be required before beginning duties
• Act 120 and Act 235 Certification or graduate of the PA State Police Academy, employment as a state trooper, and separated from service in good standing
• Current Act 34, Act 151, and FBI clearances as required by the laws of Pennsylvania; any other clearances that may be required by law
• Training as required under 5.3 PA. C.S. Ch 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police officer education and training)
• Weapons Qualification
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Scope of Responsibilities
• General School Police Responsibilities
• Emergency Preparedness
• District Presence/ Support students and staff General Responsibilities
• Check all outside doors regularly. Outside doors must be locked at all times. This is an expected detail to check during each walkthrough.
• Support the Director of Safety and Security by collaborating with local police, state police, and the sheriff’s office when necessary;
• Review of all District safety and security policies and procedures for a common and enforceable language and purpose, and conduct security training of all district personnel as needed;
• Attend court hearing as necessary
• Use emergency communication equipment and hardware, including radios, walkie-talkies, cell phones, district-wide phone system, PA system, video surveillance system, access control system, and silent panic alarms.
• Understanding of school law, special education law, and criminal law
• Maintain high visibility in schools and areas designated by the administration to ensure the safety of district personnel, students, and property.
• Enforce school board policy, district procedures, and the PA Crime Code to ensure the safety of district personnel, students, and property. Emergency and Preparedness Responsibilities
• Participate in related district committees, including the District Security Team, the Certified Safety Committee, crisis teams, the threat assessment team, and other relevant committees
• Assist the Director of Safety and Security when addressing bomb threats and other emergencies as necessary, and provide recommendations for threat reduction
• Assist in maintaining systems concerning surveillance, keyless entry, and alarm systems as needed in each building.
• Assist with random metal detection screenings District Presence / Support of Student and Staff
• Counsels students and parents concerning unlawful behavior and consequences
• Assist principals/ assistant principals with disorderly discipline problems (students or adults);
• Assist District staff with problem situations as requested
• Patrol halls maintain a visible presence, circulating between every period;
• Patrol the school campus, student parking lots, and surrounding areas before and after school; and
• Patrol and maintain a physical presence for after-school events as determined by the Director of School Safety.
• Assist in the programs of drug awareness and drug prevention to help students, parents, faculty, and the community Miscellaneous Responsibilities
• Engage in professional learning as necessary to effectively perform all responsibilities of the position; and
• Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent or Designee.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$46,740.39 – $56,289.50 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift No weekends

Work Location:

In person