Police Officer: Part Time

About the role

Part-time School District Police Officer positions available for the Erie School District.

Location: TBD

Pay

$30.55 per hour

Schedule

Must be available for off‑hour call outs, sporting events, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• PA Act 120 Municipal Police Certification
• At least 6 months prior law enforcement experience
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Must meet PA Municipal Police standards for First Aid, CPR and Firearms qualifications
• Current PA Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• No convictions that would exclude carrying or possession of a firearm
• Experience in patrol, criminal investigations, and drug operations in law enforcement
• Ability to obtain NCIC certification
• Must be 21+ years of age

Responsibilities

• Enforce security procedures and regulations for Erie School District facilities, students and personnel
• Enforce PA Crimes and Vehicle Code
• Enforce City of Erie Ordinances
• Build positive working relationships with building principals, staff, students, and parents
• Provide a visible law enforcement presence to ensure safety and well‑being of students, staff, and visitors
• Initiate emergency response in emergency situations on district property or school buses
• With principal authorization, enforce PA Crimes Code by making arrests or issuing citations on school property
• Perform other duties as authorized by 24 PA P.S. § 778, School Code Regulation
• Participate in mandatory training (Act 139 of 2014, NASRO, de‑escalation, child/adolescent development, trauma impact, implicit bias)
• Conduct investigations of criminal activities on school property and reported misconduct, preserving evidence
• Provide security for school activities (dances, sporting events, theatre, etc.) as directed
• Serve as a member of the building Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• Develop relationships with community agencies offering mental health and substance abuse assistance
• Work with principal, supervisor, and emergency management to develop safety plans
• Instruct programs on rule of law, crime prevention, drug/alcohol awareness, community safety
• Perform routine walk‑through and visual surveillance inspections of district property (doors, landings, parking lots, drop‑off zones)
• Encourage adherence to district safety standards and enforce safety rules
• Act as liaison between school district, Erie Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other emergency services
• Cooperate with law enforcement officials on student matters under investigation, with authorization
• Monitor traffic and parking, open entrances/gates, direct traffic for efficient patterns
• Prepare investigative reports and logs for supervisor/administration
• Perform other duties as assigned