• JobID: 2839

Position Type:
Safety, Security and Operations

Date Posted:
1/10/2022

Location:
Olive B. Loss Elementary School

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
01/16/2022

Constable
Summary
Constables will be armed and will be assigned to an individual school or a campus. They will play an important role in supporting school administrators to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff in their individual buildings.
Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a local, state or federal law enforcement agency.

• State of Delaware Constable Certification or eligibility for Delaware Constable Certification.

• Successfully pass criminal background check and MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory).

• Successfully obtain yearly Constable License from the State of Delaware.

• Successfully obtain Constable Training Certification from the State of Delaware.

• Successfully obtain a license to carry a firearm from the State of Delaware for a Constable.

• Successfully complete any additional training or education as needed.

• Successfully qualify Firearms Certification for three qualifying shoots per year.

• Constables for the remainder of their term shall meet all requirements related to firearms training and all requirements related to any additional training.

• The Board of Examiners may require commissioned constables to receive such additional training or education as it deems necessary

• Be Approved by the Board of Examiners, a constable applicant shall meet the minimum standards established by the Board and shall participate in such other

training as the Board requires.

• Has separated in good standing from the law enforcement agency.

• Possesses the physical stamina required for patrolling school campus/district properties

• Possesses or is willing to obtain first aid and CPR certificates

• Has demonstrated evidence of good habits in job attendance and punctuality

• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test and Child Protection Registry. Clearance must be completed prior to start employment

• Experience working with school aged children - between the ages 14 - 18 (preferred)

Essential Job Responsibilities, Constable

1. Follows directives of the Lead Constable, building and district administrators.

2. Serves as the lead on the building/district comprehensive safety plans. Works with building/district administrators and staff in the event of an actual crisis.

3. Assists building administrators with fire drills, evacuation drills and bomb threats.

4. Monitors the interior and exterior of the school building and campus before, during and after school to ensure the safety and welfare of student, staff, volunteer and visitors and to ensure the security of school facilities and assets. Is responsible for validating that exterior doors are secure throughout the school day.

5. Provides crowd control in hallways, parking lots, and cafeteria, playground and or gathering spaces and intercedes in fights and other disturbances.

6. Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors and/or criminal activity. Assesses danger and intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations between students and others.

7. Help to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed

8. Assists building administrators with student incidences, including but not limited to bullying, fights, thefts, weapons and substance abuse.

9. May give guidance to district administrators with investigations as needed

10. Maintains familiarity with the Student Discipline Code

11. Communicates with students and staff to discuss altercations, behavior and/or progress, and to provide reinforcement of expected behavior

12. Assists SRO’s and local and state law enforcement agency when required

13. Escorts unauthorized personnel from the school campus as needed

14. Attend ongoing training to maintain skills and safety practices.

16. Performs other duties as assigned

17. Manage and maintain building ERIP system

18. Coordinate all communications/activities with community police agencies.

Essential Job Responsibilities, Leadership

1. Provide support to the transportation department on bus safety issues.

2. Serve as a liaison between district and law enforcement agencies.

3. Provide front line assessment of threats against district schools, students, or staff.

4. Coordinate planning and implementation of school monthly safety drills.

5. Oversee policy and procedure review and revision.

6. Relay important information to constables or administration. Provide updates on school safety issues. Communicate with the district and building
administration regarding school safety program and practice issues, needs of constables within the system, state mandated compliance issues, requirements,
etc.

7. Monitor State of Delaware Constable Standards of Practice, records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Board of Examiners
Standards, and School Board Policy to ensure accuracy.

8. Act as a consultant to principals as needed in the supervision of site based nurses.

9. Serve on committees with local law enforcement agencies related to safety and security issues as system representative or send delegate.

10. Evaluate the School Constable program through collection and review of data.

11. Establish and maintain good rapport and communication with constables and administration.

12. Support new constables through a Mentoring program and provide on the job training.

13. Serve as a member of the Appoquinimink School District’s Crisis Team

Job Type: Full-time