Anticipated School Police Officer

School Police Officer/Attendance Officer

Anticipated 10 month, contracted position available within the district. Hours will be 11:00AM-7:00PM. Must have Act 120. Effective start date is on or around October 24, 2026.

Job Summary:

To serve as a uniformed and armed officer to ensure a safe and secure school environment.

Qualifications:

• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Possesses prior law enforcement training and experience
• Possesses prior supervisory and investigative training and experience
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Possesses the ability to give and to follow orders
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to implement passive restraint techniques
• Possesses the characteristics of dependability, punctuality, and flexibility
• Possesses the ability to be courteous to students, staff, and the general public
• Possesses the ability to complete appropriate training and certification as a school police officer
• Possesses proficiency in providing and maintaining complete and accurate records
• Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possesses the ability to work a flexible schedule

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Act 120 Certification
• Successful completion of appropriate security training as required by School District
• Valid first aid certificate, CPR, and AED card issued by an authorized agency
• Possesses a valid driver's license/pass MVR annually

Primary

Job Functions:

• Maintains a presence in all district buildings to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Enforces order in school buildings, on school buses, and on school grounds
• Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with students, parents, staff, School Board, and community
• Works collaboratively with building and district administration to ensure a safe environment
• Issues citations and makes arrests when necessary
• Participates in training programs necessary to maintain Act 120 certification and participates in other professional development activities as would benefit the security department
• Provides drug, alcohol, and safety instruction to students as necessary
• Controls traffic when school buses are transporting, loading and unloading students
• Conducts morning traffic duty at the high school campus, as assigned
• Assists with the maintenance and completion of daily logs and reports of all personnel and department activities
• Makes telephone calls and/or visits students' homes, at the request of administration, to verify residency and/or attendance/truancy issues; may arrest or apprehend any child who violates the Pennsylvania School Code regarding compulsory attendance; attends court hearings on behalf of school district
• Assists in the implementation of the district emergency management plan
• Assists with security coverage at district events and functions
• Responds to requests from district buildings for police assistance
• Communicates as needed with local police and municipalities regarding district security issues
• Serves as liaison with state and local police and other appropriate agencies
• Communicates all incidents involving other emergency response agencies to immediate supervisor in a timely manner
• Fills voids in schedules when security staffing shortages occur

Secondary

Job Functions:

• Develops sources of information to aid in deterring weapon/drug possession, gang intimidation, assaults or to aid in identifying offenders or potential threats against the school
• Administers emergency first aid and CPR and utilizes defibrillators as necessary; arranges for emergency medical services as needed
• Attends training and in-service as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, and/or stand throughout course of workday
• Must have ability to see near and far, have color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Must have ability to hear and speak to exchange information and be aware of immediate surroundings
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle

Hazards:

• Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior
• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals

Measured in terms of frequency - select A, B, C or D for the Lifting & Body Movements:

• Up to 10 lbs: C
• 11 to 20 lbs: C
• Beyond 20 lbs: B
• Mobility:
  Possesses ability to move about the district buildings and campuses to perform duties: D
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations throughout the district: B

Term of Employment: 200 Days per year;
Compensation and benefits per individual contract. FLSA Status:
Exempt Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization