School Police Officer
School Safety
Other - Position - Non-Certified
Job Number
4600281395
Start Date
Open Date
05/23/2023
Closing Date
06/30/2024
This position is responsible for all security services provided by the School Police Unit. This individual may assume all responsibilities of Area Commander when necessary. This individual will also perform duties of Mobile or Resident Security Specialist. This position reports directly to the Chief of School Safety.
Reports To
Chief of School Safety
Salary
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule for School District Police Officers (starting at $4,430 per month)
Qualifications
- A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

- Valid Driver's license is also required.

- Training or experience in riot control, drug identification, self-defense and juvenile law.

- Must be able to supervise subordinates in crisis and near crisis situations.

- Must have knowledge of police and court procedures.

- The completion of Act 177 (formerly Act 120) training is required.

- Must obtain arrest powers both via school district and courts.

Competencies:
1. Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

2. Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

3. Ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.

4. Ability and willingness to organize and utilize resources to achieve results.

5. Ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

6. Ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required
Essential Job Functions
1. Operates as school police officer in all matters dealing with violations of the School Discipline Code and/or the criminal code by student and non-student offenders on or around school property or at school functions.

2. Comply with and enforce District regulations and uphold state and local laws and ordinances.

3. Assists in attempting to prevent disturbances and improper behavior of students.

4. Attempts to rectify problems, which threatens the orderly operation of school system facilities.

5. Attempts to prevent damage to school property and protect against physical violence.

6. Make arrests as appropriate.

7. Writes arrest papers, maintains current file on all offender and incidents and submits weekly reports to Chief of School Safety.

8. Conduct investigations concerning thefts, burglaries, and vandalism.

9. Acts as liaison between principal and school staff.

10. Coordinates, organizes, and provides security at special school events and sporting events.

11. Acts as training officer in the field.

12. Apprehends criminals, disarms individuals carrying various weapons, confiscates drugs and paraphernalia, gathers evidence at crime scenes, questions witnesses, diffuses potentially violent situations, breaks up fights and riots when they occur.

13. Talk with students, teachers and parents to identify problems, and offer assistance.

14. Surveys school buildings to evaluate needs and recommend safety measures.

15. Renders first aid and investigates causes and results of accidents.

16. Directs and re-routes traffic around fire or other disruption.

17. Issues tickets to traffic violators and parking.

18. Prepares cases for court, according to formalized procedure.

19. Testify in court or at hearings.
Additional Job Information
Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires physical effort

Work Environment:
- Indoors/Outdoors
- Requires considerable concentration and creativity
- Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).