District Police Officer

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: District Police Officer 

Reports to: Chief of Jenks Public Schools Police Department

Supervises: None

Qualifications:          

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Higher education degree preferred but not required.
3. State Certified Law Enforcement Officer (CLEET Certification) preferred.
4. Demonstrated competence for human relationship and personal communication skills.
5. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal:  To support the JPS community, while providing exceptional customer service and security to the students, staff and faculty in the community.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to and follows Jenks Public Schools policies and regulations as well as the policies and procedures of Jenks Public Schools Police.
2. Patrols District buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and inappropriate and illegal activity.
3. Conducts patrol inspections of building entrances and exits to determine building security
4. Patrol’s school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles, to check cars for parking authorization, to determine if vehicles are parked improperly or in restricted areas and issue citations when appropriate.
5. Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctions of heating, plumbing or electrical service.
6. Maintains a proper log including but not limited to daily log, after-hours log, vehicle log and records of calls.
7. Implements District emergency action procedures when appropriate.
8. Prepares written reports as instructed by the Chief of Jenks Public Schools Police.
9. Attends and completes assigned in-service training programs and maintains CLEET certification. Remain in good standing with the State of Oklahoma and Tribal agencies.
10. Monitors and patrols during school activity events to ensure safety, security and orderly conduct of everyone.
11. Creates a high visibility on school sites and in school buildings during the school day and at activity events with students and staff.
12. Serves as a resource person to Principals and others, as requested, to address student groups on various aspects of school security.
13. Must be able to obtain a cross deputization in accordance with other agencies in our jurisdiction.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned by the command staff.

Employment Terms:   Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation:  Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:  Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:  Adequate to exchange information.