School Police Officer

Carlisle Area School District Job Opportunities; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlisle Area School District is seeking a School Police Officer to safeguard district facilities in Carlisle, PA. You will monitor grounds, manage security and traffic, operate CCTV and alarms, and collaborate with school leadership to enforce policies.

Requirements include MPOETC Act 120 training and PSP Academy graduation, plus prior law enforcement experience. Immediate start; mileage between buildings reimbursed; join a team dedicated to student safety and positive role modelling.

Qualifications

• Must hold MPOETC Act 120 basic training.
• Graduate of Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
• Former PSP Trooper or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Familiar with PA law as it relates to law enforcement.
• Willing to complete NASRO and mandatory in-service trainings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor school grounds, cafeteria, restrooms and halls for policy compliance.
• Perform security checks of buildings and report safety concerns.
• Direct campus traffic, parking, school bus drop-offs and pickups.
• Operate CCTV systems, mobile radios, Fire/Burglar Alarms.
• Issue summary citations under PA Vehicle Code or Crimes code.
• Complete necessary reports, investigations and building checks.
• Escort students to or from classrooms, offices, or other areas.
• Assist principals and district staff in enforcing Board policies.
• Provide security for extracurricular activities and events.

Skills

MPOETC Act 120 training

PSP Academy graduate

PSP Trooper experience

Law enforcement background

PA law familiarity

NASRO training willingness

Job description

School Police Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5812994

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: School Police Officer

BUILDING: District Wide

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor school grounds, cafeteria, restrooms and halls to assure all conduct is in accord with school policies.


• Perform security checks of school buildings to include doors secure, report safety concerns.


• Direct campus traffic, parking, school bus drop-offs and pick-ups.


• Monitor and operate CCTV systems, mobile radios, Fire/Burglar Alarms


• Issue summary citations for violations of Pa Vehicle Code or Pa Crimes code


• Complete necessary reports, investigations and building checks.


• Escort students to or from classrooms, offices, cafeteria or other areas as required.


• Assist building principals or assistant principals as needed.


• Assist school and district officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration, Safety and Security Supervisor, School Police Lead Officer.


• Initiate interaction with students in general areas of school building. Promote profession of public safety and be a positive role model.


• Build working relationships with school’s staff and students.


• Work closely with local law enforcement


• Provide security for extracurricular activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic MPOETC training (Act 120).


• Graduate of Pennsylvania State Police Academy.


• Previously employed as a PSP Trooper, and separated in good standing.


• Military Police Training (MP). OR


• Previously employed in Law Enforement to include Act 2


• Able to work under pressure independently and/or in a group setting.


• Must be familiar with PA law as it relates to law enforcement.

POSSESS AND KEEP CURRENT:

• Must complete NASRO training or equivalent.


• Must complete 12 hours mandatory annual in-service training.


• Must complete CPR/AED/FIRST AID training.


• Must complete firearm training if required.


• Must possess or be eligible for Act 235.


• Must complete Safe Crisis Management training.


• Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).


• Successful completion of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).


• Successful completion of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.


• Successful completion of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006.

REQUIREMENTS:Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 151 Child Line Clearance; Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and SafeSchools Training; Must be willing to use personal vehicle to travel between school buildings. Mileage reimbursable.

AVAILABLE: Immediately

CONTACT: Mrs. Michelle Sarokon

HR Coordinator

540 W. North St.

Carlisle, PA 17013

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI,Title IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities andfacilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:

Mr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

Office Address – 623 West Penn Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800 ext. 17815

[e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time