Attendance Officer (Retired Law Enforcement Officer)

Attendance Officer (Retired Law Enforcement Officer) JobID: 5270

Position Type

Support Staff

Date Posted

4/22/2025

Location

Various

Date Available

August 2025

Closing Date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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Attendance Officer (Retired Law Enforcement Officer)

Lincoln Center

Starts: August 2025

Salary: $50,000.00

9-Month; 8 hours/day; Monday - Friday

FULLY PAID INSURANCE; PERS RETIREMENT; VACATION/SICK DAYS;

Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or Executive Director or Secondary Ed., the Attendance Officer is responsible for enforcing district rules and policies to ensure proper student attendance. Utilizing their background in law enforcement, the officer will work to foster a culture of regular school attendance through proactive engagement with students, families, school staff, and community agencies. This role requires a collaborative and compassionate approach to addressing attendance-related issues while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school principals and designees on student attendance and welfare matters
• Conduct home visits and conferences with students and families to address attendance issues and identify barriers.
• Work with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel to develop and support attendance improvement plans.
• Refer students and families to appropriate agencies, including counseling, family support services, and alternative education programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and outside agencies including law enforcement, child welfare services, and mental health providers.
• Provide guidance to families on legal procedures and consequences related to truancy and chronic absenteeism.
• Participate in staff development and training related to attendance laws, procedures, and best practices.
• Investigate and validate student absences; ensure accuracy and legitimacy of excuse notes.
• Prepare and maintain required reports and documentation related to attendance compliance.
• Support and supervise attendance office personnel as needed.
• Monitor attendance records and trends; ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Enforce district attendance boundaries and assist with residency verification as needed. • Support campus safety and assist with supervision during school hours as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by district or site administration.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Law enforcement background: Retired peace officer with verifiable experience.
• POST Certification: Current certification or eligibility under state POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training).
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Experience working with youth and families, especially in educational or community settings.
• Knowledge of state, district, and federal laws regarding school attendance, truancy, and child welfare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and de-escalate conflict when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, cultural awareness, and professionalism.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and off-site meetings.
• Background clearance and fingerprinting as required by district and state policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed, including occasional evenings for parent meetings or community outreach.
  
  

Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities" for either the online application for external applicants or the internal application for internal applicants (currently employed by BPS in a regular or temporary position). "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

Closes: Open Until Filled

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