School Police Officer

About the role

The Washoe County School District is seeking lateral Police Officers who hold a valid POST Category I/Peace Officer Certificate and have completed a POST-certified Police Academy program.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus parking lots, hallways and other district facilities to enforce state, federal, and local laws and District rules and regulations.
• Removes disruptive or unauthorized individuals from classroom and/or campus.
• Performs crime prevention, truancy prevention, crowd control and traffic safety activities.
• Confers directly with and assists students, parents, law enforcement agency representatives, school officials and other District personnel in maintaining peace and security on campus.
• Receives and responds to complaints and calls for protection of persons and property; cites and/or arrests violators as necessary.
• Prepares original written reports of arrests, injuries, hazardous conditions, and general information; prepares and maintains daily activity logs.
• Works day, night, and/or extra-curricular shifts. May be required to work on 24-hour call.
• May testify in court or at administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possess and maintain a Nevada driver's license; Nevada Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) and "Basic" Peace Officer Certificate; Completion of the Police Mountain Bicycle Training Course within one (1) year of employment; First aid and CPR certificates.
• Must be able to Successfully Complete/Pass/Obtain: Nevada POST Physical Fitness Test, Written Civil Service Exam, Interview(s), Comprehensive Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination/CVSA Examination, Medical Physical Examination - Fitness for Duty, Phycological Examination, Nevada POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy.

Compensation

Salary: Step placement may vary based on prior law enforcement experience. Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Longevity Bonuses.
• Guidance Resources.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.