School Police Officer

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THE GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACTIVELY SEEKING TO HIRE A SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER!

Have you completed the state or municipal police academy?

Do you have experience working as a state trooper or police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

Do you want to help improve student safety?

Compensation is $29 per hour and employees are members of the PSERS pension plan. The School District will provide NASRO training, ALICE training, Paid Holidays, and Uniforms/Footwear. New hires will accrue 5 days of Paid Leave following a 60-day probationary period. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

The official job description is as follows:

Position Title: School Police Officer

Location: Gateway School District

Reports To: Building Principal(s)/School Administrators

Term: 10 Months (Student Calendar)/Potential Shifts During Summer(Not Mandated)

Minimum Qualifications

• Complete basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training) or have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, been employed as a State Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, and separated from that service in good standing.
• Must meet qualification standards with District-approved service weapons.
• Current Clearances – Child Abuse (Act 151), FBI (Act 114) and Criminal History (Act 34).
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a valid PA Driver’s license and a good driving record and be willing to submit a DMV clearance check.

Essential Duties and Responsibility:

• Must be able to ascend at least three flights of stairs without stopping.
• Must be able to maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times.
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Monitor the corridors during each class change, especially the noted high-traffic areas. Prevent congestion and standing, prevent confrontations between students, and verbally move the students to class.
• Must be able to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as needed.
• Must be willing and able to interact and establish rapport with staff, students, parents, the public, and other law enforcement personnel professionally.
• Must be able to follow accepted criminal investigative and crime scene protocols.
• Must be able to patrol designated areas by foot or vehicle, identify safety and security issues(locked doors, etc), detect violations, and maintain a visible presence to deter criminal activity.
• Issue Non-Traffic Citations related to school incidents as directed by the school Principal and School Administration.
• Must be able to learn to operate video surveillance equipment.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• Must maintain proficiency with District-approved firearms annually.
• Approach visitors and direct them to the appropriate location.
• Ensure visitors are properly screened and have a visitor’s pass/identification.
• Observe students as they approach/leave the building. Be especially cautious with late arrivals.
• Monitor the lunchroom.
• Keep all school information confidential.
• Assist the principal with door and building monitoring.
• The role of School Police personnel at Gateway School District is to serve as an aide to the administration and teaching staff. All incidents of student infractions of school rules, policies, etc., including inappropriate behavior, must be reported to an administrator.
• Monitor the corridors during each class change, especially the noted high-traffic areas. Prevent congestion and standing, prevent confrontations between students, and verbally move the students to class.

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality concerning personnel and student records, and personal communication from community members, School Board, and staff.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate the ability to use IBM- or MAC-based personal computers and programs such as Windows, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems.

Full performance knowledges skills, abilities, and person characteristics:

Good knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to a school district and necessary for promoting and maintaining proper conduct, and ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors; good knowledge of crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; ability to identify illegal drugs and detect signs of use; ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations; ability to follow directions; ability to develop a rapport with students; ability to explain rules and regulations in a way that will be understood and obeyed; tact; good judgment; physical conditions commensurate with the demand of the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or push up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth vision perception.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Ability to Commute:

• Monroeville, PA 15146 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monroeville, PA 15146: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person