Officer / School Marshal (part-time)

Medford Police Department School Marshals

Medford Police Department is recruiting for multiple part-time School Marshals. School Marshals patrol school grounds during hours when school is in session. This part-time work schedule is typically for a 25-hour work week, during the school year; these hours are flexible, depending on the school's needs.

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated with good communication skills. The ideal candidate will value teamwork and collaboration and exemplify integrity, trust, and commitment to those we serve.

Required Education & Experience:

• Must have five (5) years of experience as a certified Police Officer.
• Have a current Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification; or
• Have a current out-of-state Police Officer certification in good standing with the ability to obtain an Oregon DPSST number.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be willing to maintain Oregon DPSST certification as required by DPSST.
• Must meet DPSST established physical standards.
• Possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire.
• Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.
• Ability to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance upon hire.

Included Benefits:

• $10,000 City paid life insurance
• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
• Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Patrol the school grounds during the hours school is in session.
• Collaborate and work in conjunction with the Medford SRO Program.
• Engage with individuals who are coming on campus to ensure they are supposed to be there.
• Observe and report to responding School Resource Officers or Police Officers.
• Act as a liaison, when necessary, between the schools, district office administration, and the police department.
• Alert District Office if there are any facility or grounds issues that may result in a safety/security issue.
• Collaborate with school principal, district administrators, and faculty regarding school safety.
• Attend professional development activities supporting the Marshal program.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Furnishes information to the public regarding the programs.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Must have the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned

Other Functions of the Position:

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respected.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Competencies:

• Customer Orientation Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
• Functional/Technical Expertise Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
• High Standards Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
• Positive Impact Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them. They are personable, self-confident, and generally likable. They are optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do, and their excitement is contagious. They energize those around them.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.
• Relationship Building Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They are able to utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.

Work Environment:

This position requires work that includes exposure to regular inside and outside noise and distractions, lighting, and HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment also includes interactions with the public, contact with hot and cold temperatures and a large variety of potential health and safety exposures.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the essential job functions, satisfactorily. These job functions include grasping, feeling objects, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting. Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee will be required to frequently: Sit, walk, or run at any given moment as well as on uneven terrain. Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. See objects in a very low or bright or glaring light. Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them and where they are coming from. Focus on one source of sound and ignore others. Determine the distance between objects. While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side. Speak clearly so listeners can understand, as well as understand the speech of another person.

Important (Please read):

1. It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
2. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
3. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
4. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

1. Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
2. Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.

• Criminal history background investigation
• Favorable driving record
• CJIS clearance
• Psychological examination
• Physical and functional examination
• Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)

Questions or Assistance:

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Veteran's Preference:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.