School Police, Part Time

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District in Columbus, GA is seeking a Part-Time School Police officer to help protect students, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes welfare, safety and security, enforcing school rules, and providing emergency care as needed.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED and Georgia POST certification as a Peace Officer; patrol or investigative experience is preferred. This non-exempt, hourly position offers flexible work days and reports to the Security Department.

Qualifications

• Educational level: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification/License Required: Georgia POST Certified Peace Officer.
• Experience: Patrol or Investigative Experience Preferred.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; administering first aid and CPR; handling hazardous materials; knowledge of codes, regulations & laws; safety precautions & procedures; diffusing hostile situations.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Administers first aid providing emergency medical care.
• Assists community law enforcement personnel for school environment support.
• Collaborates with community agencies for safety and investigations.
• Communicates safety and enforcement policies to students, staff and visitors.
• Investigates campus incidents for appropriate action.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.
• Patrols school facilities to deter crime.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school facilities to maintain security.
• Prepares incident reports and activity logs.
• Responds to emergencies and safety concerns.
• Collaborates with law enforcement as needed.
• Communicates policies to students, staff, visitors.
• Testifies in court proceedings when required.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

First aid & CPR

Hazard materials knowledge

Code compliance

Safety procedures

Conflict de-escalation

Hostile situation handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE: School Police, Part Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $45.00 hourly

WORK DAYS: As Needed

LOCATION: Security Department

REPORTS TO: Chain of Command

Primary Function: The job of SCHOOL POLICE, PART-TIME was established for the purpose/s of identifying potential problems regarding welfare, safety and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and/or site; maintaining safety at school site by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating information and responding to inquires; and providing emergency care to students and other individuals.

• 1. Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED
• 2. Certification/License Required: Georgia POST Certified Peace Officer with Current Muscogee County Employment in Law Enforcement
• 3. Experience: Patrol or Investigative Experience Preferred
• 4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities;
• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; administering first aid and CPR; handling hazardous materials; knowledge of pertinent codes, regulations & laws; safety precautions & procedures; techniques for diffusing hostile situations

• 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• 2. Administers first aid providing immediate emergency medical care.
• 3. Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the school environment.
• 4. Collaborates with community agencies (e.g. law enforcement, courts, health care, etc.) for the purpose of addressing individual cases and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
• 5. Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• 6. Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts, taking appropriate action, and/or referring to outside agency for resolution.
• 7. Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• 8. Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security, and deterring criminal activities.
• 9. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• 10. Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• 11. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• 12. Testifies in court proceedings for the purpose of providing information regarding alleged illegal activity.
• 13. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.