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Chambersburg Area School District lists this Chambersburg Area School District Police Officer opportunity in chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School District Police OfficerProvide law enforcement to district schools and protect employees, students and property in order to create a safe and healthy learning environmentPatrols School District facilities and grounds to prevent disruptive or illegal actions, access to restricted areas, theft or vandalism on an assigned or rotating shift Provides a means to disseminate, share, advise and coordinate information on the value of qualified law enforcement officers for primary, elementary, middle, and high school teachers Demonstrates, by example and other means, the dangers associated with alcohol and drugs, criminal activities, and other anti-social behavior Performs a variety of assignments which can require being in a fixed location or a mobile unit or being exposed to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions Performs duties in uniform or in plainclothes depending on the type of assignmentProvide diligent patrol to district schools and property in order to deter crimes against students, staff or propertyEnforce PA Crime Codes by making arrests or issuing citations for violations on school propertyRespond to emergencies at district buildings or on school busesAct as liaison between the District, local communities and local law enforcement agenciesEnforce school district attendance, rules and policiesConduct investigations of residency and truancy cases; prepare related truancy citations as requiredConduct investigations of crimes and cases of employee misconduct ensuring that evidence is collected and preservedProvide supervision of student behavior including loading and unloading of school busesPrepare necessary disciplinary referrals, reports and logsMonitor traffic and parking on and around district propertyAttend court hearings as necessaryFacilitate/Participate in related district committees including the safe schools committee, crisis team, etc.Coordinate through building administrators and school counselors effective prevention strategiesDeliver technical and law enforcement related assistance on all security mattersReview of all District safety and security policies and procedures for a common and enforceable language and purpose and conduct updated security training of all school district personnel as neededPatrol halls – visible presence circulating between class periodsTrack usage of district buildings and determine if security is required. Be the point of contact for security requestsServes as District Police Officer during special events as neededEnforce parking restrictions and issue traffic and non-traffic citationsCafeteria and parking lot supervisionPerforms other duties as assignedClassroom resource for instruction in law related education, violence diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime prevention, and other areasMember of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve problems in the school communityResource for the students which will enable them to be associated with a law enforcement figure in the student's environmentResource to teachers, parents, and students for conferences on an individual basis, dealing with individual problems or questionsCounseling resource in areas which may affect the educational environment but may be of a law related natureBridge the gap between police officers and young people and increase positive attitudes towards law enforcementPromote respect for people and propertyTake personal interest in students and their activitiesReduce juvenile crime by helping students formulate an awareness of rules, authority and justicePerforms other duties as assignedUnderstanding of school law, special education law, and criminal lawAct 120 Certification or Graduate from Pennsylvania State Police AcademyWillingness to complete additional training for School Police OfficersDemonstrated ability to: o Learn the principles of criminal investigation and the techniques of interrogation o Learn the standard practices and procedures used in protecting buildings and property and regulating the activities of the public o Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others o Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine a proper course of action to be taken o Gain the confidence and respect of students and faculty o Work with large groups of students o Understand and carry out oral and written instructions o Maintain records and prepare reports o Establish and maintain effective working relationshipsMinimum 10 years of experience as a law enforcement officerTraining as required under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police officer education and training)Weapons QualificationMust pass pre-employment drug testingHigh School graduateAct 120 Certification or Graduate of Pennsylvania State Police AcademyKnowledge of PA Laws & district policiesMinimum two (10) years police or security experienceA working knowledge of office equipmentExperience with technology that is compatible with district-wide systems, and a data management systemExcellent organizational skills and abilitiesCurrent Act 34, Act 151 and FBI Clearances as required by the laws of Pennsylvania; any other clearances that may be required by lawMust be able willing to work flexible schedule, including weekendsMust be able to maintain confidentialityValid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license to operate a motor vehicle at the time of appointment and during tenure of employmentSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and reasonablePhysical Demands: On the job, this employee must… Bend Sit Must carry/lift loads of: Squat Stand Crawl Walk Light (up to 25 lbs) Climb Push/Pull Moderate (25-50 lbs) Kneel Manual dexterity Heavy (over 50 lbs) Reach above shoulder level Use fine finger movements Other: Must be able to run 100 yards Other: Must be capable of self-defense and able to perform physical restraintWork Environment: On the job, this employee… ( x ) Is exposed to excessive noise ( x ) Is around moving machinery ( x ) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature ( x ) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases ( x ) Drives motorized equipment ( x ) Works in confined quartersThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.The employee is expected to adhere to all District policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
Worksite address
chambersburg, PA, 17201, US
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