School Police Officer

Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools

Salary: $4,430 per month.

Closing Date: 06/30/2024.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for all security services provided by the School Police Unit. This individual may assume all responsibilities of Area Commander when necessary. This individual will also perform duties of Mobile or Resident Security Specialist. This position reports directly to the Chief of School Safety.

Essential Functions:

1. Operates as school police officer in all matters dealing with violations of the School Discipline Code and/or the criminal code by student and non-student offenders on or around school property or at school functions.

2. Comply with and enforce District regulations and uphold state and local laws and ordinances.

3. Assists in attempting to prevent disturbances and improper behavior of students.

4. Attempts to rectify problems, which threatens the orderly operation of school system facilities.

5. Attempts to prevent damage to school property and protect against physical violence.

6. Make arrests as appropriate.

7. Writes arrest papers, maintains current file on all offender and incidents and submits weekly reports to Chief of School Safety.

8. Conduct investigations concerning thefts, burglaries, and vandalism.

9. Acts as liaison between principal and school staff.

10. Coordinates, organizes, and provides security at special school events and sporting events.

11. Acts as training officer in the field.

12. Apprehends criminals, disarms individuals carrying various weapons, confiscates drugs and paraphernalia, gathers evidence at crime scenes, questions witnesses, diffuses potentially violent situations, breaks up fights and riots when they occur.

13. Talk with students, teachers and parents to identify problems, and offer assistance.

14. Surveys school buildings to evaluate needs and recommend safety measures.

15. Renders first aid and investigates causes and results of accidents.

16. Directs and re-routes traffic around fire or other disruption.

17. Issues tickets to traffic violators and parking.

18. Prepares cases for court, according to formalized procedure.

19. Testify in court or at hearings.

Requirements:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Valid Driver’s license is also required.
  • Training or experience in riot control, drug identification, self-defense and juvenile law.
  • Must be able to supervise subordinates in crisis and near crisis situations.
  • Must have knowledge of police and court procedures.
  • The completion of Act 177 (formerly Act 120) training is required.
  • Must obtain arrest powers both via school district and courts.