10-Month Full-Time School Safety Officer

Perkiomen Valley School District; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Job summary

Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking a School Police Officer for Middle School East. This full-time, 210-day position reports to the Chief of Police and collaborates with administrators, security staff and faculty to develop safety plans that protect students on campus.

The officer will be a sworn police officer with arrest powers as defined by Pennsylvania law, and must meet all certification requirements, including NASRO or equivalent training and MPOETC qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have completed basic police training or graduated from the PA State Police Academy.
• Five years of continuous police service.
• Must complete MPOETC firearms qualifications annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive safety plans with administrators, security staff and faculty.
• Serve as sworn police officer with power to arrest as defined in PA law.
• Protect safety and welfare of students on school grounds.
• Collaborate with school leadership to review and implement safety policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Integrity & confidentiality

Experience with youth

Trauma-informed practices

Mental health crisis response

Police & juvenile matters training

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Education

Basic police training under 53 PA.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D.

NASRO School Resource Officer course or equivalent

Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification

PA driver’s license

Separation from Municipal Police or State Trooper in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Job description

Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking a School Police Officer for Middle School East. This full-time, 210-day position reports to the Chief of Police and collaborates with administrators, security staff and faculty to develop safety plans that protect students on campus.

The officer will be a sworn police officer with arrest powers as defined by Pennsylvania law, and must meet all certification requirements, including NASRO or equivalent training and MPOETC qualifications.