In School Police Officers

Purpose Statement
The job of CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER is done for the purpose/s of The job of CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

Essential Functions
Analyzes activities that may be possible criminal activity (e.g. unauthorized visitors, threats against students, possible violations of school policy, etc.) for the purpose of assisting law enforcement personnel, developing information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.

Collaborates with various parties (e.g. school staff and district administration, local law enforcement personnel, representatives of local agencies, etc.) for the purpose of recommending and implementing comprehensive campus safety and security plans, providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations of potential criminal and gang activities, vandalism, etc., that to ensures the overall safety and security.

Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information.

Coordinates a variety of files and records (e.g. schedules, investigations, guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.

Delivers sensitive documents (e.g. ban letters, testing materials, etc.) for the purpose of ensuing the security of such materials during transport and delivery.

Detains students identified as breaking the law (e.g. using drugs carrying weapons, making threats to others, etc.) for the purpose of remanding to appropriate school staff member or arresting officer.

Facilitates transportation of students for the purpose of providing or arranging transportation to home and/or custodial party or juvenile intake or detention center following decision by school administration that a student's removal from campus is appropriate.

Intervenes in potential conflicts between students or students and staff (e.g. utilize ABLE training, Mandt training and other de-escalation techniques, etc.) for the purpose of de-escalating aggressive behaviors, minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.

Makes presentations to teachers, staff, students and parents on various subjects that impact the learning environment (e.g. dangers of drug abuse and bullying, safety precautions and dangers, emergency drills, etc.) for the purpose of preparing staff and students with best practices in response to potential situations that could impact the safety of individuals and security of the school.

Participates as requested by school administration, in personal property searches (e.g. backpacks, vehicles, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring conformance to safety and security practices and/or referral of violations to appropriate parties for follow--up when probable cause exists.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops (e.g. attend mandatory training, complete forty hours of state mandated in-service, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Patrols campus facilities, grounds and adjacent areas during and between assigned periods and at student events (e.g. lunch room, school sponsored events, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring student, staff and visitor compliance with established guidelines to maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and secure facility.

Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

Provides traffic and crowd control and performs general security functions (e.g. before and after school, school events, School Board meetings, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and safe egress from large events and ensuring that all attendees and participants at these advents are safe and secure.

Responds to a variety of situations and incidents (e.g. medical emergencies, altercations, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns with referral to appropriate site personal with related information or direction for follow-up actions as may be required in accordance with established guidelines.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus safety and security issues (e.g. address the needs of school building administrators as needed, calls for service from the dispatch and other sources, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral to appropriate source for addressing inquiry.

Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. perform security operations as school related events i.e. athletic events, graduation ceremonies, school board meeting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of investigation; and record keeping; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; and school safety and security practices; knowledge of community resources; Kansas Criminal and Traffic Code, State Statutes and County Ordinances, Criminal procedures, Juvenile Law, and court proceedings.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:
Job related experience is required.

Education (Preferred):
Post-certified officer in the State of Kansas, associate degree

Education:
Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Equivalency:
Law enforcement, corrections, sociology, psychology

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
None Specified ABLE

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Kansas police officer

Mandt

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt

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