TITLE: School Police Sergeant

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Assist school administrators in creating and maintaining a safe and secure school climate and learning environment for students, staff and visitors; provides full range of law enforcement services to the District – including crime prevention, physical security, criminal investigation, warrant service, prisoner transport, as well as emergency plans and operations. Routinely exercises jurisdiction over school-age children in Marion County, regardless of specific location.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains rapport with students.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and routinely works closely with school administrators. Participates in all campus activities as a full member of the school team.
• Exercises IPS emergency plans at the school level as appropriate.
• Monitors school radio frequencies and responds appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the School Police Sergeant, you might:

• Supervise officers under you command
• Transports commissioners or other VIPs when directed.
• Protects students’ rights.
• Attends and participates in student case conferences and parent meetings when requested.
• Plans for and conducts walking patrols of school campuses, maintaining high visibility. Plans for and patrols school district to inspect buildings and campuses.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Serves as first responder.
• Reviews reports written.
• Provides on-the-job-training for officers in probationary status.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Follows policies and procedures; supports districts goals and values.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED certification. Individual must have a minimum of three years successful Tier One law enforcement experience and a relatively clean disciplinary record.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.