Police Officer

Position: Police Officer (260 days)
Location: Indianapolis

Position Purpose

Under direct supervision of the Chief of Police to patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure building environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors. Report any safety concerns to the Principal and/or building Administration.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
• Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building.
• Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to Chief of Police and building administration.
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and regulations.
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction, assists in maintaining log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
• Monitors grounds in morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Uses radio communications equipment.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$23.93 per hour.

Work Schedule

8 hours per day. 260 days per year.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including Electronic Surveillance laws.
• Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
• Ability to follow oral or written orders from supervisor, and to coordinate with building administration and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students.
• Ability to meet the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy entrance standards.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 35 pounds. Very Frequent
• Ability to carry 35 pounds. Very Frequent
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Occasional
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to operate job‑related equipment. Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or 2 years' experience in law enforcement
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Minimum required to pass the Indiana Law Enforcement Physical Exam

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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