Constable - K-12 Campus

Constable (Campus Wide)

Terms of Employment: 10-month, Full-time

Employee

Reports To:

Transportation/Safety and Security Manager

Salary:
Current Approved Odyssey Charter School Salary Scale

About Us:

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our team. Odyssey is a full-scale K–12 Charter School currently serving 2,500+ students. Our school features a growing dual immersion program, an innovative Green Initiative, a community food program, and strong academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language.

Through the Socratic Method and inquiry-based learning, students are empowered to leverage their unique skills and talents in an equitable and collaborative environment where all students can succeed.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Transportation, Safety and Security, Executive Leadership, and Building Principals, the School Constable serves as a highly visible safety and security presence responsible for helping maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, families, and visitors throughout the school campus. The School Constable works collaboratively with school leadership, local law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners to support comprehensive school safety and security efforts.

The School Constable is responsible for monitoring school grounds and facilities, assisting with emergency preparedness and response, supporting the implementation of school safety plans, investigating and responding to safety concerns, and helping to de-escalate conflicts and disruptive situations. The Constable serves as a resource to administrators regarding school security, threat assessment, crisis response, emergency management, and safety compliance while maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

As an armed safety professional, the School Constable is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, judgment, and weapon safety. The Constable must ensure that all firearms and related equipment are carried, secured, maintained, and utilized in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, Delaware Constable regulations, Board of Examiners requirements, school policies, and established safety protocols. Firearms shall remain under the direct control of the Constable at all times and be safeguarded from unauthorized access.

The School Constable is expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion while balancing security responsibilities with the educational mission of the school. The position requires the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff, respond effectively during emergencies, proactively identify and mitigate safety risks, and contribute to a positive school climate while ensuring compliance with all safety and security regulations.

The School Constable serves as a key member of the School's safety and security team and is responsible for supporting campus-wide safety operations, emergency planning, security assessments, regulatory compliance, and the protection of students, staff visitors, and property.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a local, state or federal law enforcement agency preferred.
• State of Delaware Constable Certification or eligibility for Delaware Constable Certification.
• Successfully pass criminal background check and MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory).
• Successfully obtain yearly Constable License from the State of Delaware.
• Successfully obtain Constable Training Certification from the State of Delaware.
• Successfully obtain a license to carry a firearm from the State of Delaware for a Constable.
• Successfully complete any additional training or education as needed.
• Successfully qualify Firearms Certification for three qualifying shoots per year.
• Constables for the remainder of their term shall meet all requirements related to firearms training and all requirements related to any additional training.
• The Board of Examiners may require commissioned constables to receive such additional training or education as it deems necessary.
• Be Approved by the Board of Examiners, a constable applicant shall meet the minimum standards established by the Board and shall participate in such other training as the Board requires.
• Has separated in good standing from the law enforcement agency.
• Possesses the physical stamina required for patrolling school campus/district properties.
• Possesses or is willing to obtain first aid and CPR certificates.
• Has demonstrated evidence of good habits in job attendance and punctuality.
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test and Child Protection Registry.
• Clearance must be completed prior to…