School Police

education support professionals - esp/classified - other

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start date

open date 07/08/2026

closing date 12/31/2026

the position is intended for applicants who have not yet completed a police academy program. Candidates selected for this role must successfully complete a post-certified police academy as a condition of employment.

under immediate supervision of the chief of school police or designee, receives instruction in assigned curriculum of the police approved law enforcement academy and participates in training exercises designed to simulate situations encountered by a police officer. The instruction and training is provided in a formal classroom setting and in practical field exercises.

incumbents of this civilian, non-commissioned class are assigned to the academy for the purpose of receiving instruction and training in the duties and responsibilities of a police officer. A school police recruit is restricted from performing in the capacity of a wcsd school police officer.

upon successful completion of the academy school police recruits are sworn in and promoted to school police officer.

• participate in all required law enforcement academy training and successfully pass examinations and proficiency assessments.
• participate in firearms training and obtain a passing qualification score for each assigned firearm.
• participate in force-on-force training and obtain a passing score on the final proficiency test.
• complete first aid and cpr training and obtain a passing score on the final written examination.
• participate in emergency vehicle operations course (evoc) training and obtain a passing score on the final proficiency test.
• administer basic first aid and cpr and maintain required certifications.

• learn and apply state and federal laws related to arrest, search and seizure, traffic enforcement, and narcotics investigations.
• learn and apply the appropriate use-of-force continuum in a variety of situations.
• learn defensive tactics to protect self and others during physical confrontations.
• learn weapon handling procedures and associated safety practices.

• communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, community members, and law enforcement personnel using tact, professionalism, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• learn, memorize, and correctly utilize law enforcement radio codes and communication protocols.
• give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• write clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports, correspondence, and other documentation.

• evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action consistent with department policies and procedures.
• anticipate potential issues and implement effective response strategies.
• recognize safety hazards and exercise caution in all activities.
• observe, assimilate, and accurately recall facts, details, and events.
• read and interpret complex documents and apply information to law enforcement activities.
• collect, organize, and analyze information to support investigations and police operations.

• learn to safely operate a wcsd school police vehicle in both routine and emergency situations.
• operate law enforcement equipment, including radios, computer systems, and national crime information center (ncic) systems.

• organize, prioritize, and complete assigned work in a timely and effective manner.

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

education
: equivalent to a high school diploma.

must be able to successfully complete:

• interview(s)

must be able to successfully pass:

• nevada post physical fitness test
• polygraph examination/cvsa examination
• medical physical examination
  • (obtain) fitness for duty
• psychological examination
• field training officer (fto) program

knowledge of:

• proper english grammar, punctuation, and
• read and comprehend laws, regulations, policies, and

skill:

• understand and execute oral and written
• read and follow street
• perform basic mathematical
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with departmental personnel, other agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of
• observe situations analytically and
• record observations clearly and
• develop skills to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• develop skills in the use and care of firearms and meet minimum testing
• develop additional skills in the operation of motor vehicles in routine and emergency situations and
• meet the physical requirements to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.

abilities:

• accurately observe and recall
• quickly assess situations…