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School Police

Posted: 09/14/2025

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor school grounds, cafeteria, restrooms and halls to assure all conduct is in accord with school policies.
  • Perform security checks of school buildings to include doors secure, report safety concerns.
  • Direct campus traffic, parking, school bus drop-offs and pick-ups.
  • Monitor and operate CCTV systems, mobile radios, Fire/Burglar Alarms
  • Issue summary citations for violations of Pa Vehicle Code or Pa Crimes code
  • Complete necessary reports, investigations and building checks.
  • Escort students to or from classrooms, offices, cafeteria or other areas as required.
  • Assist building principals or assistant principals as needed.
  • Assist school and district officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration, Safety and Security Supervisor, School Police Lead Officer.
  • Initiate interaction with students in general areas of school building.  Promote profession of public safety and be a positive role model.
  • Build working relationships with school’s staff and students.
  • Work closely with local law enforcement
  • Provide security for extracurricular activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:    

  • Basic MPOETC training (Act 120).
  • Graduate of Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
  • Previously employed as a PSP Trooper, and separated in good standing.
  • Military Police Training (MP). OR
  • Previously employed in Law Enforcement to include Act 2
  • Able to work under pressure independently and/or in a group setting.
  • Must be familiar with PA law as it relates to law enforcement.

POSSESS AND KEEP CURRENT:

  • Must complete NASRO training or equivalent.
  • Must complete 12 hours mandatory annual in-service training.
  • Must complete CPR/AED/FIRST AID training.
  • Must complete firearm training if required.
  • Must possess or be eligible for Act 235.
  • Must complete Safe Crisis Management training.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
  • Successful completion of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
  • Successful completion of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
  • Successful completion of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006.

REQUIREMENTS:      Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 151 Child Line Clearance; Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and SafeSchools Training; Must be willing to use personal vehicle to travel between school buildings. Mileage reimbursable.

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