Full-Time School Police Officer - 7.5 Hours Per Day - Location to be Determined

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The York City School District is seeking a School Safety and Security Officer to uphold the district's safety, discipline, and attendance policies. The role requires working with the police department and school staff to ensure a secure learning environment.

The officer will operate surveillance and safety systems, participate in trainings, and respond to emergencies while maintaining confidentiality involving students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have law enforcement/public safety background and relevant training.
• De-escalation skills and passive restraint experience required.
• Understanding of NIMS and Crisis Management Response.
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania school attendance laws.
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania School Code related to school police officer.
• First Aid and CPR Training.
• Experience with local and state judicial systems.
• Act 120/Act 235 training preferred; clearances may be required.
• NASRO certification is a strong asset.
• Self-paid drug screening may be required.
• Transcripts available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Take the Oath of Office as a Safety and Security Officer.
• Enforce York City School discipline and attendance policies.
• Maintain knowledge of federal/state protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment balancing safety with openness conducive to learning.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement during emergencies on district properties.
• Work closely with the York City Police Department.
• Supervise monitors and oversee security.
• Provide security and crowd control at events and in facilities as needed.
• Operate and monitor surveillance and safety systems.
• Attend departmental trainings and continuing education.

Skills

Law enforcement background

De-escalation training

NIMS & Crisis Management

First Aid & CPR

Knowledge of PA school laws

PA School Code knowledge

Judicial system knowledge

NASRO certification

Drug screening compliance

Transcripts

Education

Act 120 / Act 235 training

Acts 34/151/FBI clearances (self-paid)

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Tools

Surveillance equipment operation

Fire/Intrusion system basics

Emergency communications systems

Job description

• Law Enforcement, public safety, security and/or military background required
• Training in de-escalation skills and passive restraint
• Understanding of NIMS and Crisis Management Response
• Extensive knowledge/experience in Pennsylvania School Attendance laws
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania School Code related to school police officer
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Extensive knowledge/experience with local and state judicial system
• Pennsylvania Act 120, Basic Act 2 or Act 235 training preferred
• Pennsylvania Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certifications
• National Association of School Resource Officers certification (NASRO)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Transcripts
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application Directly Through the District Website

Experience And Qualifications

• Law Enforcement, public safety, security and/or military background required
• Training in de-escalation skills and passive restraint
• Understanding of NIMS and Crisis Management Response
• Extensive knowledge/experience in Pennsylvania School Attendance laws
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania School Code related to school police officer
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Extensive knowledge/experience with local and state judicial system
• Pennsylvania Act 120, Basic Act 2 or Act 235 training preferred
• Pennsylvania Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certifications
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate
• National Association of School Resource Officers certification (NASRO)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Transcripts
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application Directly Through the District Website

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Take the Oath of Office as a Safety and Security Officer.
• Enforce all York City School discipline and attendance policies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all Federal, State, school, and departmental protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in the building. Balance the need to protect students, staff and property with the desire to create an open environment that remains conducive to learning
• Contact and/or assist local law enforcement and emergency personnel when needed or while present on school district properties. Serve as a liaison between the two organizations.
• Work closely with the York City Police Department.
• Supervise and evaluate monitors.
• Assist in providing security and control student behavior in restrooms, hallways, on property, at school events, and at other areas as assigned.
• Monitoring the hallways for proper identification, (e.g., Hall Passes for students, Visitor Passes for visitors).
• Retrieving students from various classes as requested by staff.
• Possible removal of students from property as requested.
• Insure proper operation of fire systems, intrusion systems, rescue assistance systems, elevators and phones, emergency generators, along with notifying proper individuals in the event of system malfunction or failure.
• Primary individual to respond to alarm or trouble signals from each system.
• Enforce parking restrictions and issue traffic and non-traffic citations. Monitor citations issued.
• Participate in all court hearings and matters of prosecution as requested.
• Report all unauthorized usage of buildings and properties to the Office of the Superintendent, Chief of School Police and/or Building Principals.
• Approach and question individuals for proper permits and authorization.
• Assist District staff with problem students and adults.
• Provide traffic or crowd control for specified events.
• Work with surveillance equipment and staff when and where needed.
• Participate in all departmental training and continuing practical education as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding matters involving students or District employees.
• All SPO's must attend and complete annual in-service approved by municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission.
• Perform other job related tasks as mandated by the Office of the Superintendent and Chief of School Police