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$55k-64k (estimate)
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Springfield Public Schools - Missouri is Hiring a 2023-2024 School Police Officer, 9 Months - School Police Services, Near Springfield, MO
Job Title: School Police Officer (9 month position)
Department: School Police Services
Pay Grade: SP50, SP60, SP70
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director III – School Police
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Analyze activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity assisting administrators, communicating corresponding information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
- Conduct routine proactive patrol of schools and areas surrounding and inside designated District buildings.
- Assist the administrative team for the purpose of researching incidents and investigating law violations.
- Communicate safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
- Interact with other school and District personnel, representatives of local law enforcement agencies, visitors, parents, students, etc. providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
- Intervene in potential conflicts and emergencies minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
- Effect arrests, requiring knowledge of state statutes, handcuffing procedures, Miranda Warning procedures, and interviewing arrestees.
- Safely transport prisoners and civilians in patrol vehicle.
- Maintain a variety of files and records ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.
- Monitor student behavior during and between assigned periods, during extra-curricular and other student maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
- Prepare a variety of documents providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Recommend policies, procedures and/or actions to school administration providing information and/or direction for ensuring campus security.
- Refer incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, law violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel or outside law enforcement agency ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
- Prepare for court appearances by familiarizing self with case report and testimony procedures.
- Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
- Respond to a variety of situations taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
- Maintain a safe and working patrol vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance, ensuring a neat and clean vehicle appearance, testing in-car equipment, and safe driving techniques, if assigned a School Police vehicle.
- Ensure uniform and equipment are clean, functional, and within policy standards.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements
- Must have a Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) Certification, and pass a MULES Recertification Test every two (2) years.
- Must have Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- Must be up to date on statutory required training.
- Must pass a Drug Test.
- Post Offer Job Related Physical Ability Test.
- Post Offer Job Related psychological Screening Clearance.
- Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must satisfactory to the District.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
- Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include methods of investigation; and record keeping.
- Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; operating firearms, pepper spray and police car during emergency incidents; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
- Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
- Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
- Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform under emergency conditions in situations where critical decisions are necessary.
- Ability to multi-task during emergencies; setting priorities; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. Could also be under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
- The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body.
- Must possess the physical ability to do significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
- Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$55k-64k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/04/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/14/2024
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