2026-2027 School Police Officer, 9 Months

Springfield Public Schools (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,569 - 53,437; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a School Police Officer to ensure the safety and welfare of students during school activities. The role includes patrolling school grounds, analyzing safety violations, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, hold Missouri POST certification, and pass various background checks. This full-time position offers a salary range of $25.82 to $38.79 per hour and requires excellent problem-solving abilities. The deadline for applications is open-ended.

Qualifications

• Must have Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Must pass a Drug Test.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze violations of school policies.
• Conduct routine patrols of schools.
• Communicate safety policies to students and staff.

Skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to analyze situations

First aid administration

Record keeping

Effective collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard office equipment

Firearms

Pepper spray

Job description

2026-2027 School Police Officer, 9 Months

Springfield Public Schools School Police Services – Springfield, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5646302

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: School Police Officer

Department: School Police Services

Pay Grade: SP51

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports to: Director III – School Police

School Police is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 day a year operation. Working hours could vary.

General Purpose

Responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non‑classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity assisting administrators, communicating corresponding information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
• Conduct routine proactive patrol of schools and areas surrounding and inside designated District buildings.
• Assist the administrative team for the purpose of researching incidents and investigating law violations.
• Communicate safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Interact with other school and District personnel, representatives of local law enforcement agencies, visitors, parents, students, etc. providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
• Intervene in potential conflicts and emergencies minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
• Effect arrests, requiring knowledge of state statutes, handcuffing procedures, Miranda Warning procedures, and interviewing arrestees.
• Safely transport prisoners and civilians in patrol vehicle.
• Maintain a variety of files and records ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.
• Monitor student behavior during and between assigned periods, during extra‑curricular and other student maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
• Prepare a variety of documents providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Recommend policies, procedures and/or actions to school administration providing information and/or direction for ensuring campus security.
• Refer incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, law violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel or outside law enforcement agency ensuring follow‑up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Prepare for court appearances by familiarizing self with case report and testimony procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Respond to a variety of situations taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Maintain a safe and working patrol vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance, ensuring a neat and clean vehicle appearance, testing in‑car equipment, and safe driving techniques, if assigned a School Police vehicle.
• Ensure uniform and equipment are clean, functional, and within policy standards.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must have Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Must be up to date on statutory required training.
• Must pass a Drug Test.
• Post Offer Job Related Physical Ability Test.
• Post Offer Job Related psychological Screening Clearance.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must satisfactory to the District, required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include methods of investigation; and record keeping.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; operating firearms, pepper spray and police car during emergency incidents; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job‑related equipment.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform under emergency conditions in situations where critical decisions are necessary.
• Ability to multi‑task during emergencies; setting priorities; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. Could also be under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
• The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $25.82 to $38.79 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Springfield Public Schools R‑12 , Human Resources Department
• 1359 E. Saint Louis St.
• Springfield, Missouri 65802
• Phone: 417‑523‑4647
• Email: [e-mail]