What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Police Officer position at Columbia-Montour AVTS?
- Participates in school activities.
- Supports administration in educating and informing teachers and staff of current incidents and safety issues.
- Trains teachers and staff on safety procedures.
- Serves on School Safety Committee and attends monthly school and Safety and Security meetings
- Serves as a consultant to the administration in creating and revising school policies related to safety, security, and emergency management.
- Patrols school buildings and campuses. Prevents and identifies issues, maintaining high visibility within the school to prevent disturbance and criminal behavior.
- Answers and responds to alarms, radio calls, reports of incidents, and requests for assistance
- Works with school administration and facilities management to ensure a safe environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
- Reports hazardous and/or unusual conditions.
- Supports truancy prevention and intervention efforts.
- Enforces Pennsylvania statutes in dealing with criminal matters arising on school property.
- Makes arrests if needed and submits process through local courts for prosecution.
- Guides students, faculty, and staff on proper campus behavior as dictated by statute and school board policies.
- Assists local and state police in investigations involving school students or school employees, as well as management of incidents near the school.
- Creates written reports related to all investigations and provides them to administration and local law enforcement agencies upon request.
- Escorts and removes unauthorized persons from school premises.
- Challenges suspicious or unidentified persons on school grounds to identify them and determine the cause.
- Administers first aid and CPR as a first responder when able and appropriate.
- Appears in court as needed, serving as affiant, witness, or representative of the school district.
- May transport students with official cause as determined by school administration.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JobID: 202
Position Type:
Security/Security - Seasonal
Security/Security - Seasonal
Date Posted:
4/10/2025
4/10/2025
Location:
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Date Available:
08/13/2025
08/13/2025
Closing Date:
04/28/2025
POSITION TITLE: School Police Officer04/28/2025
CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff
REPORTS TO: Administrative Director
CERTIFICATIONS:
1. PA State Police Academy Graduation/Employment with PA State Police OR
2. Successful completion of Act 120 training and five (5) years’ experience as a municipal police officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current mandated PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse, and Federal FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
2. Previous school experience is preferred. Must be able to establish and maintain positive relationships with school-age children.
3. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including after school and nighttime school activities based on need.
4. Must be free of physical, mental, emotional conditions that may adversely affect the exercise of a police officer's powers.
5. Must complete/update mandated training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Leal Updates, threat assessment, violent critical incident training, and firearms qualifications.
6. Must possess a high degree of integrity, responsibility, diplomacy, and reliability, and must maintain confidentiality.
POSITION GOAL: Enhance CMAVTS student safety and well-being by fostering positive relationships, proactively addressing potential issues, and maintaining a secure learning environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
SELECTION: The appointment shall be made by the Joint Operating Committee following the recommendation of the Administrative Director.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Administrative Director or designee.
CONTACT TO APPLY: Jennifer Cerreta, Director’s Executive Assistant
jcerreta@cmvt.us
(570) 784-8040 Ext. 3322
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 28, 2025, or until position is filled.
