Substitute Retired Police Officer (RPO)

Vernon Township School District; Vernon Township (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Township School District is seeking a Substitute RPO (Retired Police Officer) to bolster school security and protect pupils, staff, and property. The role reports to the Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Security and requires strong crisis management and the ability to enforce security protocols.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 20+ years in law enforcement, and a current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO ID.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 20 years of law enforcement experience.
• Must be retired Police Officer/NJSP.
• Must hold a current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO ID.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against entry, violence, vandalism, drugs, arson, and theft.
• Regularly inspect windows, doors, and entry points for security.
• Patrol school grounds to observe unauthorized persons, parking violatons, and security of exterior areas.
• Check IDs of students, staff, and visitors entering the school.
• Detain unauthorized persons and call police as needed per security plan.
• Participate in emergency/crisis management plans as assigned.
• Notify police, fire department, or other authorities of emergencies.
• Record observations and report unusual occurrences or property damage.
• Submit written reports of incidents and violations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist with bus entry/exit, student parking, lunch duty, and health/safety violations.

Skills

Security awareness

Crisis management

Public safety

Observation & reporting

Discretion & judgment

Teamwork with staff and students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

20+ years law enforcement experience

Retired Police Officer/NJSP

Current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO ID

US citizenship or legal resident status

Job description

SUBSTITUTE RPO (RETIRED POLICE OFFICER) - 2 POSITIONS

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Security

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver’s license
2. 2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. 3. Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention, and crowd control
4. 4. Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
5. 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. 6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
7. 7. Must be a retired Police Officer/NJSP
8. 8. Must have a current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO Identification card
9. 9. Must have a least 20 years law enforcement experience and retired in good standing
10. 10. Experience in school setting and working with school-aged students preferred

JOB GOAL:

To provide security and protection for pupils, staff, and school property. Assist the building administration with daily student management issues such as but not limited to:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence, vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson, and theft.
2. 2. Conducts regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of entry to ensure that they are secure.
3. 3. Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
4. 4. Checks identification of pupils, staff, and visitors entering the school.
5. 5. Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the district’s security plan/crisis management plan.
6. 6. Participates in the district’s/school’s emergency and crisis management plan as assigned.
7. 7. Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
8. 8. Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations.
9. 9. Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations.
10. 10. Performs related duties as assigned.
11. 11. Bus entry/exit, student parking, lunch duty, and assists with violations of health and safety codes.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Rate - $20/hr.