Substitute Retired Police Officer (RPO)

Substitute Rpo (Retired Police Officer) - 2 Positions

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director Of Security

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver's license
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention, and crowd control
• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Must be a retired Police Officer/NJSP
• Must have a current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO Identification card
• Must have at least 20 years law enforcement experience and retired in good standing
• Experience in school setting and working with school-aged students preferred

Job Goal:

To provide security and protection for pupils, staff, and school property. Assist the building administration with daily student management issues such as but not limited to:

Performance Responsibilities:

• Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence, vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson, and theft.
• Conducts regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of entry to ensure that they are secure.
• Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
• Checks identification of pupils, staff, and visitors entering the school.
• Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the district's security plan/crisis management plan.
• Participates in the district's/school's emergency and crisis management plan as assigned.
• Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
• Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations.
• Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Bus entry/exit, student parking, lunch duty, and assists with violations of health and safety codes.

Terms Of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of resume, and copy of certification and/or license. Rate - $20/hr.