Campus Safety & Security Officer

School Police Officer, 9 Months Springfield Public Schools School Police Services - Springfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Title:
School Police Officer

Department: School Police Services

Pay Grade: SP51

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director III – School Police

School Police is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 day a year operation. Working hours could vary.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyze activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity assisting administrators, communicating corresponding information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
• Conduct routine proactive patrol of schools and areas surrounding and inside designated District buildings.
• Assist the administrative team for the purpose of researching incidents and investigating law violations.
• Communicate safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Interact with other school and District personnel, representatives of local law enforcement agencies, visitors, parents, students, etc. providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
• Intervene in potential conflicts and emergencies minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
• Effect arrests, requiring knowledge of state statutes, handcuffing procedures, Miranda Warning procedures, and interviewing arrestees.
• Safely transport prisoners and civilians in patrol vehicle.
• Maintain a variety of files and records ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.
• Monitor student behavior during and between assigned periods, during extra-curricular and other student maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
• Prepare a variety of documents providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Recommend policies, procedures and/or actions to school administration providing information and/or direction for ensuring campus security.
• Refer incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, law violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel or outside law enforcement agency ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Prepare for court appearances by familiarizing self with case report and testimony procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Respond to a variety of situations taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Maintain a safe and working patrol vehicle, including scheduling routine maintenance, ensuring a neat and clean vehicle appearance, testing in-car equipment, and safe driving techniques, if assigned a School Police vehicle.
• Ensure uniform and equipment are clean, functional, and within policy standards.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must have Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Must be up to date on statutory required training.
• Must pass a Drug Test.
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