What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Police Officer position at Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation?
- Enforce Indiana criminal code, school policy, and procedures in order to assure the safety of school corporation personnel and students
- Provide school security
- Maintain effective Public relations with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors
- Maintain Community Policing efforts in and around school campuses.
- Maintain practices and techniques to deal with the prevailing atmosphere of the school community
- Support students' mental health
- Support and collaborate with building administrators to resolve issues and complaints
- Oversee traffic patterns
- Be responsible for maintaining high visibility on school property in order to safeguard school corporation property and maintain the safety of students and staff
- Monitor dispatch channels and respond as needed to emergencies within the schools
- Conform to safety standards as prescribed
- Respond to any calls concerning criminal activity on or near any school facility, and investigate as deemed necessary
- Have the ability to conduct criminal investigations
- Collect any evidence related to a criminal investigation
- Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned by the Chief of Police
- Testify in court and administrative proceedings
- Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards including:
- See well enough to drive vehicles under emergency conditions, make valid identification, use firearms, detect hazardous situations, write legible reports
- Hears and speaks well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person over incident noise, to be alert to situations of danger
- Bodily mobility to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximum exertion without warm-up periods, stamina and endurance necessary in the apprehension of combative suspects,
- Use of hands and fingers to write, to utilize safety gear, and drive vehicles under emergency conditions
- Ability to distinguish hazardous odors
- Must be able to lift equipment as necessary
- The demands of the position require a high level of physical endurance and the ability to handle mental stress
- This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time
- Specialized knowledge of department procedures, rules, regulations, and the ability to explain and support them
- Specialized knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws related to the law enforcement profession and the ability to apply them
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally to complete work responsibilities, assist department personnel, and the public
- Expertise in complex problem solving
- Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must have the legal ability to possess a firearm.
- Must be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board within the first year.
- Must have completed or willing to complete a Basic School Resource Officer class the first year. Classes must be accredited by the National Association of School Resource Officers or other nationally recognized SRO training program.
- Must satisfy any and all other requirements imposed by State and Federal law.
- Work consists of complex, varied, non-standardized tasks, processes, and operations following established laws and procedures. The Officer must deal with such complex and unsure circumstances as responding to complaints.
- Effective organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
JobID: 2719
Position Type:
Security/Full Time Police Officer
Security/Full Time Police Officer
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
4/15/2026
Location:
WCHS-North Annex
WCHS-North Annex
Date Available:
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Closing Date:
04/29/2026
04/29/2026
Full-Time Police Officer with the Clark Pleasant Police Department
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION: $67,190
WORK CALENDAR: 250 Days
STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week
CORP STATUS: Classified
PERF: This is a PERF eligible position
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION: $67,190
WORK CALENDAR: 250 Days
STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week
CORP STATUS: Classified
PERF: This is a PERF eligible position
***CLOSES: November 6, 2025***
MUST attach a current resume with employment application
Prior Law Enforcement and ILEA graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Primary responsibilities include school safety and security, and child welfare. The Officer supports building leaders and teachers in providing all students a supportive environment that is responsive to the needs of each student
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
POSITION PURPOSE:
Primary responsibilities include school safety and security, and child welfare. The Officer supports building leaders and teachers in providing all students a supportive environment that is responsive to the needs of each student
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):
QUALIFICATIONS:
AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.
People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.
Salary : $67,190