Law Enforcement Officer (part-time)

Minimum Requirements: Sworn law enforcement officer through the State of Indiana with at least one year experience One year experience working with young people or recommendation by superior officer as being able to effectively work with teens Essential Functions of the Position:

• Assist in interrogation and appropriate actions in situations where the law has been broken in or around the school.
• Observe and react to inappropriate behavior in and around the school.
• Act as a liaison between the school and the local law enforcement agencies.
• Monitor front entrance and register visitors.
• Supervise breakfast and lunch.
• Supervise Tucker students at designated times.
• Assist with traffic control during AM and PM bus shuttles.
• Secondary Functions of the Position:
• Speak with students on issues of disciplinary and unlawful nature.
• Be a presence in hallways and on the parking lot.
• Issue citations in collaboration with the principal when appropriate (smoking, reckless driving, etc.).Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Building Principal, Safety Director, and Superintendent.
• Knowledge of:
• Policies, procedures and functions of security operations for school buildings
• Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Equipment Used:
• Walkie-talkie
• ComputerTelephonePlace Where Work is Performed:
• School Building

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch. Must be able to hear and speak clearly. Must be able to lift items of 30 lbs. occasionally. How this Job Description was developed: This job description was developed by the security officer with 4 years of experience, in collaboration with the principal/director. Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.