LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS:                 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement field required
2. Valid Kentucky Drivers License
3. Knowledge of Computer Technology
4. Current Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certified
5. Specialized course work in law enforcement
6. Minimum physical requirements to perform essential job functions include: Lifting, running, carrying, bending, and climbing, utilizing manual dexterity, as well as have a full range of mobility.
7. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:                               Superintendent/Designee

SUPERVISES:                         Not Applicable

JOB GOAL:                              To act in a capacity in the provisions for the

                                                security and protection of all students, staff, and property of

                                                the Montgomery County Schools.

BASIC FUNCTION:                      Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school district including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enforce Federal, State and Local criminal laws and ordinances, and to assist school officials with the enforcement of Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding student conduct.
2. Act as a liaison resource to the principal in investigating criminal law violations occurring in the school or on school property.
3. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities.
4. Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as necessary.
5. Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
6. Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
7. Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
8. Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner.
9. Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
10. Participate in campus activities, student organizations, and athletic/extra curricular events as needed.
11. Prepare cases for juvenile court in cooperation with appropriate personnel.
12. Investigate and preserve evidence in cases of vandalism and theft of District property; take photos as necessary.
13. Patrol, answer school alarms, prepares preliminary break-in vandalism and accident reports.
14. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
15. Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Law Enforcement Supervisor and/or Superintendent/Designee.

TERM OF SERVICE:              Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:                         Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

                                                provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified

                                                Personnel.

APPROVED BY:          ____________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________

REVIEWED AND AGREED TO BY: _____________________________________ DATE: ___________________

                                                                        (Employee)

Rev 12/2019