School Police Officer

Perkiomen Valley School District; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Job summary

Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking a School Police Officer for Middle School East. This full-time, 210-day position reports to the Chief of Police and collaborates with administrators, security staff and faculty to develop safety plans that protect students on campus.

The officer will be a sworn police officer with arrest powers as defined by Pennsylvania law, and must meet all certification requirements, including NASRO or equivalent training and MPOETC qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have completed basic police training or graduated from the PA State Police Academy.
• Five years of continuous police service.
• Must complete MPOETC firearms qualifications annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive safety plans with administrators, security staff and faculty.
• Serve as sworn police officer with power to arrest as defined in PA law.
• Protect safety and welfare of students on school grounds.
• Collaborate with school leadership to review and implement safety policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Integrity & confidentiality

Experience with youth

Trauma-informed practices

Mental health crisis response

Police & juvenile matters training

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Education

Basic police training under 53 PA.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D.

NASRO School Resource Officer course or equivalent

Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification

PA driver’s license

Separation from Municipal Police or State Trooper in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Job description

Job Description

The Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking a School Police Officer at Middle School East. This is a full-time, 10-month (210 days) position and is available immediately.

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Police, the School Police Officer is responsible for working with school administrators, security staff and faculty on developing comprehensive safety plans to provide for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds. The School Police Officer shall be a sworn police officer with the power to arrest as defined and limited as defined in the Pennsylvania Code.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time; 210 days
• Salary and benefits commensuate with the Confidential/At-Will Employee Group compensation plan
• Eligible for Overtime

Certification and/or Licensure Requirements

• Successfully completed basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission under 53 PA.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D. or graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy
• Separated honorably from service as a Municipal Police Officer or State Trooper in good standing
• Five (5) years of continuous successful police service
• Upon hire , must successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course of Instruction offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) or an equivalent course of instruction approved by PCCD
• Must successfully complete MPOETC annual firearms qualifications
• Must successfully complete "School Police Officer Field Training" within the first 90 days after hire.
• Must possess valid CPR, First Aide, AED Certification
• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children and young adults.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices, mental health and crisis response for adolescents
• Appropriate training with respect to police and juvenile matters.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.

Please refer to the position guide for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities associated with this position.

Position Type

Full-time 10-month