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TopekaPublicSchools

Campus Police Officer

TopekaPublicSchools, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652

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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.

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