School Safety & Crisis Response Officer

York City School District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking a Full-Time School Police Officer (7.5 hours/day) to join the Administration Building. The officer enforces district discipline, maintains a safe learning environment, and coordinates with local law enforcement as needed.

Ideal candidates hold NASRO certification and Act 120/34 clearances, have de-escalation and crisis management training, and possess knowledge of Pennsylvania school laws.

Qualifications

• Law enforcement, public safety, security and/or military background required.
• Training in de-escalation skills and passive restraint.
• Understanding of NIMS and Crisis Management Response.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in Pennsylvania School Attendance laws.
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania School Code related to school police officer.
• First Aid and CPR Training.
• Extensive knowledge/experience with local and state judicial system.
• Pennsylvania Act 120, Basic Act 2 or Act 235 training preferred.
• Pennsylvania Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certifications.
• National Association of School Resource Officers certification (NASRO).
• Drug Screening (self-paid).
• Transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Take the Oath of Office as a Safety and Security Officer.
• Enforce all York City School discipline and attendance policies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all Federal, State, school, and departmental protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in the building. Balance safety with an open learning environment.
• Contact and/or assist local law enforcement and emergency personnel as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between local police and the school district.
• Work closely with the York City Police Department.
• Supervise and evaluate monitors.
• Assist in providing security and control student behavior in restrooms, hallways, on property, at events.
• Monitor hall passes and visitor passes for proper identification.
• Retrieve students from classes as requested; possible removal of students as requested.
• Ensure operation of fire, intrusion, rescue systems, elevators, phones, emergency generators; report malfunctions.
• Respond to alarms and trouble signals from security systems.
• Enforce parking restrictions and issue citations; monitor issued citations.
• Participate in court hearings and matters of prosecution as requested.
• Report unauthorized use of buildings to the Superintendent and Principals.
• Approach and question individuals for proper permits and authorization.
• Assist district staff with problem students and adults.
• Provide traffic or crowd control for events.
• Operate surveillance equipment and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Attend and complete annual in-service training.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding matters involving students or district employees.
• Perform other job-related tasks as mandated.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public safety

Security background

Military background

De-escalation training

Passive restraint

NIMS understanding

Crisis management

PA school law knowledge

First Aid & CPR

Judicial system knowledge

NASRO certification

Clearances (Act 34/151/FBI)

Act 120/Act 2/Act 235 training

Drug screening consent

Education

Act 34 Clearance

Act 151 Clearance

Tools

NASRO

Job description

York City School District is seeking a Full-Time School Police Officer (7.5 hours/day) to join the Administration Building. The officer enforces district discipline, maintains a safe learning environment, and coordinates with local law enforcement as needed.

Ideal candidates hold NASRO certification and Act 120/34 clearances, have de-escalation and crisis management training, and possess knowledge of Pennsylvania school laws.