Title:                      Campus Police Officer

Reports to:              Director of School Safety

Position Purpose:      The Campus Police Officer provides for the safety and security of students, staff, faculty, volunteers and patrons of Topeka Public Schools.

Qualifications:                  

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen
• Able to be certified as a police officer under Kansas law
• Knowledge of Kansas Criminal and Traffic Code, State Statutes and County Ordinances, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Law and court proceedings
• Capable of meeting physical and psychological needs of the position
• Possess exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of thinking quickly and have creative problem-solving skills
• Capable of interaction with a diverse, highly-educated population
• Flexible, service-oriented objective outlook and commitment to customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• KLETC certified
• Previous law enforcement/security experience with educational, healthcare, or government protective service
• Some college education
• Bilingual

Responsibilities:

• Identify and eliminating potential hazards and/or opportunities for crime and criminal activity
• Work to reduce and/or eliminate truancy in Topeka Public Schools
• Conduct aggressive and proactive police patrol to deter and detect crime and/or manmade or natural safety hazards
• Provide assistance to school administrators dealing with disruptions to the school or school environment
• Establish crime prevention, emergency response and safety programs designed to educate the community and school employees in the event of a criminal act or school emergency
• Complete police reports to document illegal or inappropriate activity on school properties or adjacent property
• Enforce District policy and procedure, city ordinances and the laws of the State of Kansas
• Operate District equipment to include alarm systems, surveillance equipment and patrol units when necessary
• Subdue offenders and criminals by using the minimum amount of force needed to protect he officer and other persons

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day: speaking, hearing, manual dexterity, bending/stooping, sitting, walking, running, crawling, or climbing.

Terms of Employment:12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluations.