Salary :
- $32.39 per hour (2026-2027 School Year)
Position:
- Eight (8) hours per day
- Nine (9) month position
Benefits:
- Five (5) paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for employee only
- Credit reimbursement is available to staff members who are pursuing a teaching certification.
Paid time off:
- Days are pro-rated based on start date with the District and are allocated after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period.
- Three (3) personal leave days
- Ten (10) days accumulated sick leave per year
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform duties and functions of a school police officer targeting building security and safety. Assist the School Police Officer – OIC, School Police Officer(s), and/or School Security Guard(s) with duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Security and Safety
- Monitor surveillance system.
- Supervise entry and exit areas as assigned.
- Monitor parking areas.
- Provide traffic control during dismissal times.
- Perform law enforcement functions in accordance with state laws and district policy.
- Implement and follow district policies for school security personnel and guidelines for use of force.
- Respond to serious threats to the safety and well-being of students and staff.
- Issue citations for summary offenses as warranted.
- Act as a liaison to local police departments and Lebanon County Emergency Management Agency.
- Attend and supervise large events as directed by the Administration.
- In the absence of the School Police Officer – OIC, an SPO (Act 120) would assume the role of the OIC.
Residence Verification
- Conduct residency investigations that include home visits, surveillance, and searches of public record.
- Consult and collaborate with school staff, parents, and students.
Attendance Monitoring and Enforcement
- Consult and collaborate with school staff, parents, and students.
- Conduct visitations and site monitoring.
- District Justice- file citations, present cases, coordinate alternative sentencing.
- Complete and file required paperwork in a timely manner.
Judicial System and Agency Participation
- Assist in reports to Lebanon County Children and Youth and other social support service agencies on behalf of district for attendance and neglect issues.
- Testify on behalf of the district at District Justice, Family and Juvenile Court hearings.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain certification as school police officer and attend other relevant trainings and updates.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with other local and state law enforcement agencies.
- Answer telephone calls, emails, and staff questions.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- Experience in law enforcement (preferred).
- Valid driver license.
- Successful Completion of Basic Police Training.
- Act 120 Certification.
- Current weapons certifications.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Communication skills.
- Knowledge of the law and judicial system.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, school police management systems, district data management system).
PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL:
Physical Demands:
- Sitting at desk or in car for extended periods of time.
- Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping.
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Physical intervention.
Sensory Abilities:
- Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
- Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Temperament:
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to deal in an adversarial environment while acting as an advocate.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
- Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.
Environment:
- Schools, court, community, district meetings, district events, and car setting.