Police Sergeant

SUMMARY Assist school administrators in creating and maintaining a safe and secure school climate and learning environment for students, staff and visitors; provides full range of law enforcement services to the District - including crime prevention, physical security, criminal investigation, warrant service, prisoner transport, as well as emergency plans and operations. Routinely exercises jurisdiction over school-age children in Marion County, regardless of specific location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans for and conducts walking patrols of school campuses, maintaining high visibility. Plans for and patrols school district to inspect buildings and campuses. Establishes and maintains rapport with students. Attends and participates in student case conferences and parent meetings when requested. Serves as a positive role model for students. Corrects the conduct of students and makes student disciplinary recommendations to school administrators as appropriate Protects students' rights. Provides counseling to students as appropriate. Searches for missing students. Establishes and maintains rapport and routinely works closely with school administrators. Participates in all campus activities as a full member of the school team. Monitors school radio frequencies and responds appropriately. Searches buildings when required. Facilitates Restorative Justice Conferences between offenders and victims and their respective support groups. Exercises IPS emergency plans at the school level as appropriate. Transports commissioners or other VIPs when directed.

Participates in community activities when requested.

Investigates complaints and reports results to school administrators.

Effects apprehensions and makes arrests as appropriate.

Serves warrants.

Plans and assist with metal detection operations.

Assists outside law enforcement agencies.

Serves as first responder.

Responds to bus accidents.

Issues Uniform Traffic Tickets, city Warning Tickets and city Ordinance/Parking Violations.

Makes determination regarding the appropriateness of designating an individual as an Immediate Detention (ID); completes appropriate paperwork and transports ID to appropriate hospital.

Plans for crowd control at special events.

Reviews reports written.

Provides on-the-job-training for officers in probationary status.

Provides counseling to subordinate officers as appropriate.

Recruits officers for the department.

Kronos Timekeeper.

Provide discipline to direct reports when required.

Foster staff development.

COMPETENCIES Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports districts goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises officers.

Provides leadership and sets a good example for subordinates.

Takes corrective action on own initiative.

Teaches officers proper methods and procedures as necessary.

Draws conclusions pertaining to officers' strengths, weaknesses and prepares performance evaluations.

Rewards and disciplines subordinates as appropriate.

Takes charge of crime and accident scenes and directs others' activities.

To be eligible to hold this job, an individual must have a minimum of three years successful service as a school police officer with IPSPD and a relatively clean disciplinary record.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED certification.

Previous supervisory experience is helpful.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to handle multiple situations under stress and apply principles to solve practical problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be ILEA Certified.