School Police / Student Resource Officer

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.  Role Overview:The School Police / Student Resource Officer ensures the safety and security of the school community while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for all guests. This role requires making decisions using established protocols, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills. The position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled in advance to cover coworker absences. This is a third-shift position. Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional application qualifiers:Candidates who are selected for an interview will also be scheduled to complete a physical ability assessment. After passing the physical ability assessment, candidates will be scheduled to complete a medical and psychological assessment.The hired candidate will complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's 40-hour Prebasic class and then, within one year, complete the Tier 1 Basic Certification. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Provide excellent customer service to the guests to ensure the safety of all visitors.  Educate customers on all property regulations and use customer service techniques to gain voluntary compliance. Manage responsibilities for employee safety and security during shift change and during transport and deposits of revenue. Patrol and inspect the property to ensure the security and safety of buildings, grounds, patrons, and employees. Conduct routine safety inspections of grounds and facilities, which may include playgrounds, buildings, or equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, etc. Respond to emergency situations on the property such as missing persons, accidents, first-aid emergencies, domestic disputes, and alcohol-related problems. Respond to non-emergency property disruptions. Resolve property complaints and obtain voluntary compliance from guests for minor rule violations and disputes. Complete any required documentation including accident reports, incidents reports, individual statements, and daily patrol reports. Perform routine labor and grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, weed eating, picking up brass, removing trash, etc. Act as a backup for sales of campsites, resale items, sales of annual and daily entrance permits. Assist law enforcement and emergency personnel when called upon to do so.Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: Ability to make critical decisions under stress and potentially administer first aid. Mastery of customer service techniques and exceed customer expectations. Ability to operate park radios and/or cell phones according to policy. Working knowledge of how to protect natural and cultural resources from misuse or damage. Working knowledge of the property’s safety programs. Basic knowledge of the unique natural and cultural resources located on the property. Ability to communicate with guests in a positive, professional, and helpful manner. Ability to perform a variety of routine tasks involving the care and maintenance of property buildings, grounds, utilities, vehicles, and equipment. Must be able to operate snowplow equipment, tractors with implements, and other similar construction equipment. Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and maintain effectiveness with little or no direct supervision.  Ability to work irregular work schedules including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 in election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity:The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.