School Police Officer

Bellefonte Area School District is currently accepting applications for the position of School Police Officer.

The School Police Officer is primarily responsible to ensure a safe, healthy and supportive environment for all students and staff by enforcing applicable laws in school buildings, district transportation, and on school grounds throughout the Bellefonte Area School District; appropriately exercising all lawfully authorized powers, including the powers to cite and/or detain; and developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and their families through mentoring and respectful, courteous interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of ten years experience in law enforcement; working knowledge of federal and state lawas adn regulations; PA State Police Academy training or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of ten years of experience in law enforcement; working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations; PA State Police Academy training or equivalent. Supervisory experience preferred.

Required Training :

• Successful completion of basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training) Act 120 or have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy
• Has been employed as a State trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police/Municipal Police Officer, and separated from that service in good standing.
• Hold and maintain all training for school police officers as required including Act 67 of 2019.
• Hold and maintain Law Enforcement Firearm Certification as required by statute. Reference: Pennsylvania Act 120 of 1974, Act 67 of 2019, Act 91 of 2019, Act 44 of 2018, as amended

Additional Support Experience:

• Professional experience in juvenile justice, alcohol and substance abuse, adolescent mental health, and other phenomena that impact the health, safety, and welfare of minors
• Can demonstrate an aptitude for doing the work using appropriate methods, materials, technology, and equipmen. Can relate well with other school employees, with students, and with the visiting public. Can understand and follow directions. Can perform assigned tasks with thoroughness, initiative, responsibility, and accountability. Can readily adapt to changing situations.

Outside Applicants:

Current Clearances Required (within past 5 years)

*Act 34 (Criminal History)

*Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)

*Act 151 (PA Child Abuse)

Clearances must be attached to your online application to be considered for an interview. Clearances MUST be for employment. Volunteer clearances will NOT be accepted. (Information regarding clearances can be found on our HR website)

Current Staff: Please click on the INTERNAL button and follow the outlined steps.

The hired candidate will be required the following upon hire:

*Act 168 paperwork

*Current Physical (within past year of hire start date)

*Current TB test (within past 3 months of hire start date)

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski

Bellefonte Area School District

318 North Allegheny Street

Bellefonte, PA 16823

All applications need to be submitted online. Please do not submit hard copies or email back-up documents. General application questions may be directed to Human Resources via email at ... or by calling ... ext. 3057.

BASD is an Equal Opportunity

The Bellefonte Area School District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator and/or view our non-discrimination policy on our website at: www.basd.net .