Police Officer (260 days)

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,446 - 39,091; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a Police Officer to ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. Under the Chief of Police's supervision, the officer will patrol school buildings, enforce regulations, and report safety concerns to administration.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant law enforcement training, and experience working with adolescents. The position offers $24.15 per hour with an 8-hour workday for 260 days per year.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy basic Tier 1 course or 2 years in law enforcement.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Must meet minimum requirements to pass the Indiana Law Enforcement entrance physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school buildings to ensure safety and security.
• Report any safety concerns to administration.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety

Ability to follow oral or written orders

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Police Officer

Under direct supervision of the Chief of Police, patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure building environment and the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors. Report any safety concerns to the Principal and/or building administration.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to create an educational climate conducive to learning.
• Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building.
• Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns and incidents that may require corrective action to the Chief of Police and building administration.
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper directions, maintains a log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
• Monitors grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Uses radio communications equipment.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$24.15 per hour.

Work Schedule

8 hours per day.
260 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including electronic surveillance laws.
• Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
• Ability to follow oral or written orders from supervisor and to coordinate with building administration and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students.
• Ability to meet the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy entrance standards.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Physical Requirement: Very Frequent ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent ability to lift 35 pounds. Very Frequent ability to carry 35 pounds. Occasional ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules, policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent ability to reach in all directions.

License, Registration and Certification

Must have/be able to successfully complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Tier 1 basic course and provide certification.
Must have/be able to successfully complete the Indiana Law Enforcement 40‑hour pre‑basic course and provide certification.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 1 year experience and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy basic Tier 1 course or 2 years experience in law enforcement.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Must be able to meet minimum requirements to pass the Indiana Law Enforcement entrance physical exam.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt.