Law Enforcement Officer - LEO

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The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. More than 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to the U.S. News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian.

To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal
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To educate, mentor and build relationships with students, staff, and community; develop partnerships with district and community stakeholders; and enforce district policies, local, and state laws.

• Act as a first responder, possessing sufficient strength, endurance, and skill to provide direct services, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff, guided by administration and the school nurse nursing process and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
• Perform CPR and use an AED (if available).
• Report/support the school and/or Truancy Officer in investigating reports of truancy.
• Support the school in contacting students and parents of students who are chronically absent and such other absent students as directed by the principal.
• Contact parents or legal guardians to verify residence in the school district and/or attendance zone.
• Patrol assigned buildings and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Conduct routine inspection of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confront and question alleged unauthorized persons in the school building or on school grounds.
• Investigate and report all alleged violations of local, state, and federal law.
• Investigate and report alleged violations of school district rules and regulations and school code of conduct as requested by the school principal.
• Contact local police when and/or if needed for additional support and file such reports as are appropriate.
• Provide security for extra‑curricular activities occurring outside the normal instructional day; obtain additional officers when needed.
• Attend school functions as directed by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, or Sergeants making assignments.
• File all offense reports and related incident reports for all cases of criminal activity or misconduct in assigned schools or within the district.
• Participate with other attendance, security officers, and LEOs in district‑wide security efforts as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Have transportation to travel to elementary schools to assist as necessary.
• Demonstrate customer‑centric skills—greeting and handling parents, employees, students and visitors to the building, adults and children.
• Perform such other duties as may be requested by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Sergeants, Principals or other immediate supervisors in the general areas of attendance, security or pupil and staff services.

• LEO Certification/Commission.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Certification in CPR and as a First Responder.
• eligibility to obtain a law enforcement commission with the State of Kansas and upon being sworn in before the Board of Education, the officer will be officially a Kansas City Kansas Public School District Police Officer.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work evening shifts as assigned.
• Ability to work weekends as necessary to meet operational needs.
• Applicants are expected to work all authorized events at their assigned location; if unable, they are responsible for securing approved coverage in accordance with department policy.

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Verified successful experience in law enforcement, minimum two years.
• Formal coursework and/or training in law enforcement procedures.
• Have or be eligible for a law enforcement commission.
• Meet minimum health and fitness standards.
• Must be at least 5'2