Safety Officer 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking an IPS Security Officer to help create a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include performing foot patrols, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies, ensuring a calm campus atmosphere.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, maintain confidentiality, and be able to remain composed under pressure. A high school diploma or GED is required, previous law enforcement experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist school administrators in maintaining a safe environment.
• Perform routine foot patrols on campus.
• Enforce school policies and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED certification

Job description

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

An IPS Security Officer assists school administrators in creating and maintaining a safe and secure school climate and learning environment for students, staff and visitors; provides a range of law enforcement/SRO services to the district. The person in this role will perform routine foot patrols, enforce school policies, and respond to emergency situations, ensuring a calm and secure campus atmosphere.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with School Administrators
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students
• Incident Reporting
• Emergency Response
• Maintains confidentiality of information, reports and records.
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

• Provide a Visible Security Presence
• Enforce District Policies
• Patrol school buildings and grounds
• Perform bus duties and/or metal detections
• Attend required training sessions

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

• Remain calm under pressure
• Clearly communicate with students and staff
• Maintain confidentiality of information, reports and records.

Spanish and/or bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. This is not a requirement.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Previous law enforcement experience and working with youth experience is helpful, but not required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK

Not eligible

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• School district setting, including classroom buildings, playgrounds, parking lots, and event spaces.
• Occasional exposure to confrontational or volatile situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

EEOC STATEMENT

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.