School Police Officer

Greenfield, IN
Greenfield Central Community School District

Salary: $40/hour

Closing Date: Apr 17, 2026

Position Summary:

The School Police Officer is a sworn Indiana law enforcement officer employed by the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation and commissioned through the Greenfield-Central Police Department (GCPD), a certified Tier 1 school police agency.
Officers operate under the authority and policies of GCPD while working collaboratively with school leadership to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive educational environment. This position performs full law enforcement duties, emergency response, student support, crime prevention, and safety planning consistent with Indiana Code (IC) 20-26-18.2 and all other applicable state laws governing school police officers.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide a visible, professional law enforcement presence on assigned campuses.
  • Enforce Indiana state laws, local ordinances, and applicable school district regulations.
  • Respond to emergencies, threats, disturbances, and criminal activity on school property.
  • Conduct criminal and administrative investigations, including incidents involving theft, fights, weapons, drugs, threats, and bullying.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of school safety plans, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management, and emergency response procedures.
  • Support and participate in required safety drills and preparedness activities.

Requirements:

  • Certified Tier 1 Indiana law enforcement officer, or the ability to obtain certification.
  • Minimum of two years of sworn law enforcement experience – US Military, SOF, and federal experience accepted and counts toward the two-year requirement.
  • Completion of Indiana School Resource Officer training (IC 20-26-18.2-1) or able to complete within the required timeline.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
  • Valid Indiana driver’s license.
  • Drug-free and willing to participate in random drug testing.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Previous experience in school-based policing or youth-focused law enforcement.
  • Training in de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) skills, or restorative practices.
  • Knowledge of Indiana school discipline laws, juvenile processes, and school safety regulations.
  • A bachelors degree in a related field.
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

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