School Police Officer, Bcps Police

Position: SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER, BCPS POLICE

Job Title:

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER, BCPS POLICE

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Start Date:

9/18/26

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Requisition

Work Location:

BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE

City: SUNRISE

Position Goal

To provide a safe and supportive learning environment by serving as a resource for students, parents, staff and the community.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

The School Police Officer, Broward County Public Schools Police shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:

• Support the Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Division by providing Broward County School District with on-site professional safety and security and law enforcement services, including serving on various committees or participation in working groups as requested.
• Perform all functions of a sworn law enforcement officer in compliance with F.S. 943.10 and F.S. 1006.12.
• Protect and secure the school site and its occupants to include school activities that occur on or off campus before or after normally scheduled hours.
• Participate in Behavioral Threat Assessments.
• Enhance student knowledge of the law enforcement function and of the fundamental concept and structure of law.
• Promote positive interaction and enhance relations between students and law enforcement.
• Provide assistance and support for crime victims identified within the school setting.
• Present educational programs concerning crime prevention and the rights, obligations and responsibilities of students as citizens.
• Provide approved instructional activities to students in areas of instruction within the SSO’s experience, education and training.
• Provide assistance related to the Florida School Safety Risk Assessment Tool.
• Serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies and community agencies that have a mutual interest and concern for the safety and security of the District for the area in which they are assigned and directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Provide guidance to staff or others as directed, to effectively conduct investigations in coordination with the immediate supervisor.
• Assist with the development or enhancement of District procedures related to safety and security and make recommendations for revisions to procedures, as appropriate.
• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations as directed by the immediate supervisor and prepare detailed case documentation including written reports which are clear, concise, thorough, and completed under strict timelines.
• Conduct analysis of safety and security incidents to assist with the determination of security needs and/or programs for a location; report findings with recommendations for implementation; make oral presentations and conduct training to District personnel.
• Review investigative reports and take appropriate action to address issues.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Investigations Section (CPIS), Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) with School District-related investigations.
• Provide required assistance in the handling of emergency situations by taking appropriate action, including making arrests, as necessary.
• Subject to emergency call back during off-duty hours.
• Represent the District in administrative and/or criminal hearings by providing accurate, clear, and concise testimony.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs including having specialized training in de-escalation strategies offered to enhance the skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
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