Part- time Police Officer

Essential Responsibilities

Maintain a visible police presence on campus and within school buildings by conducting routine patrols on foot and by vehicle.

Respond to calls such as disturbances, burglar alarms, traffic accidents, requests for backup of other law enforcement officers, medical emergencies and other incidents.

Determine proper response procedure and take appropriate action, including scene preservation, evidence collection, rendering first aid, maintaining order, conducting interviews and any other aspects of police response.

Investigate criminal and traffic law violations and respond to police related incidents occurring in the school or on school property.

Author and process reports and other correspondence such as accident reports, investigative reports, supplemental reports, arrest reports, citations and other similar police documents.

Ensure reports contain necessary data, are thorough, accurate, and complete; and that reports are properly forwarded for review.

Conduct traffic related duties such as setting up vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas, directing traffic, monitoring for and eliminating traffic hazards and monitoring campus parking lots for violations.

When appropriate, take enforcement action under district policies and procedures.

Testify in court, including preparing for and presenting cases. This includes presenting evidence, preparing and calling witnesses, providing testimony and conducting cross examinations.

Attend all assigned training programs and remain certified in required elements including, but not limited to, CPR/FA, MPOETC Updates and Firearms Qualifications.

Formulate and provide educational programs on school safety and crime prevention.

Teach students about their rights and responsibilities as lawful citizens and serve as a positive role model and mentor for the students.

Perform duties of a law enforcement officer as required, including, but not limited to, interpreting laws and statutes of the Commonwealth, pursuing suspects, when necessary, using agency firearms and other self-defense devices; using equipment in conjunction with law enforcement duties; responding to emergencies, civil disorders, and disasters; and performing rescue functions.

Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to, meetings, special events, educational programs, security officer responsibilities and other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of Security or the Superintendent.

Refrain completely from functioning as a school disciplinarian. The School Police Officer is not to be involved in the enforcement of disciplinary infractions which do not constitute violations of the law.

Qualifications

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Act 120 certification and three years police experience.
• Proficiency in current police and security procedures.
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in verbal and written communications, including the ability to operate radio communication equipment.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships between fellow employees, staff and the public.
• Age 21.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record in accordance with district guidelines.
• Organizational skills required to keep current with departmental record needs.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Ability to acquire Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

Terms Of Employment

10 months, up to 5.5 hours per day
Starting Rate- $25.00 per hour
According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

Benefits

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.