SUBSTITUTE RPO (RETIRED POLICE OFFICER) - 2 POSITIONS
REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Security
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver’s license
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention, and crowd control
4. Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
7. Must be a retired Police Officer/NJSP
8. Must have a current gun carry license/NJ SP RPO Identification card
9. Must have a least 20 years law enforcement experience and retired in good standing
10. Experience in school setting and working with school-aged students preferred
JOB GOAL:
To provide security and protection for pupils, staff, and school property. Assist the building administration with daily student management issues such as but not limited to:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence, vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson, and theft.
2. Conducts regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of entry to ensure that they are secure.
3. Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
4. Checks identification of pupils, staff, and visitors entering the school.
5. Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the district’s security plan/crisis management plan.
6. Participates in the district’s/school’s emergency and crisis management plan as assigned.
7. Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
8. Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations.
9. Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.
11. Bus entry/exit, student parking, lunch duty, and assists with violations of health and safety codes.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of resume, and copy of certification and/or license.