What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Police Officer 24/25 SY position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
TITLE: IPS Police Officer
Who We Are
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization
committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think
critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a
purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to
succeed and the power to create their own future.
Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and
authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse
opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an
organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the
Indianapolis community.
Summary Of Opportunity
An IPS Police Officer assists school administrators in creating and maintaining a safe and secure
school climate and learning environment for students, staff and visitors; provides a full range of
law enforcement/SRO services to the district-including crime prevention, alternatives to arrest,
physical security, criminal investigation, as well as emergency plans and operations. The person in
this role exercises jurisdiction routinely over school age children in Marion County, regardless of
specific location. The officer is expected to create relationships with stakeholders (school
administrators, parents, students, and the greater community), formulate crime prevention tactics,
and make himself or herself available for meetings regarding law enforcement related topics.
What You'll Do
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and
provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
On a regular day, as a Police Officer, you might:
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
Education, Certification, And Licensure Requirements
FLSA CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK
Not eligible
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must meet minimum Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board physical fitness requirements upon
arrival at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for the Basic Law Enforcement Course. Must
meet minimum Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board physical fitness requirements for veteran
officers when such are adopted.
EEOC STATEMENT
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate
in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,
veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally
recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,
threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or
work.
DISCLAIMER
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is
not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job
Descriptions, But Are An Essential Function.
https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/
Who We Are
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization
committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think
critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a
purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to
succeed and the power to create their own future.
Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and
authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse
opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an
organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the
Indianapolis community.
Summary Of Opportunity
An IPS Police Officer assists school administrators in creating and maintaining a safe and secure
school climate and learning environment for students, staff and visitors; provides a full range of
law enforcement/SRO services to the district-including crime prevention, alternatives to arrest,
physical security, criminal investigation, as well as emergency plans and operations. The person in
this role exercises jurisdiction routinely over school age children in Marion County, regardless of
specific location. The officer is expected to create relationships with stakeholders (school
administrators, parents, students, and the greater community), formulate crime prevention tactics,
and make himself or herself available for meetings regarding law enforcement related topics.
What You'll Do
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and
provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains rapport with students. Serve as a positive role model for
- Regularly exercises alternatives to arrest in a continuous effort to lower the arrest of
- Investigates crimes or assists in criminal investigations as appropriate.
- Effects apprehensions and makes arrests as appropriate.
- Maintains confidentiality of information, reports and records.
- Other duties as assigned
On a regular day, as a Police Officer, you might:
- Facilitate Conferences
- Accommodate students and staff on field trips
- Patrol school buildings and grounds
- Perform bus duties and or metal detections
- Attend required training sessions
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
- Remain calm under pressure
- Clearly communicate with students and staff
- Maintain confidentiality of information, reports and records.
Education, Certification, And Licensure Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certification
- Previous law enforcement experience and working with youth experience is helpful, but
FLSA CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK
Not eligible
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must meet minimum Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board physical fitness requirements upon
arrival at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for the Basic Law Enforcement Course. Must
meet minimum Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board physical fitness requirements for veteran
officers when such are adopted.
EEOC STATEMENT
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate
in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,
veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally
recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,
threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or
work.
DISCLAIMER
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is
not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job
Descriptions, But Are An Essential Function.
https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/
