The following position will be available for the 2022-2023 school year:
School Police Officer – Part-time, reporting to the Chief of Police, is available in the Shikellamy School District. Ideal candidate should possess:
- Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, and/or military experience
- Municipal Police Officer Educational Training Certification (Act 120) or be a graduate of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and employed as a State Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police
- Authorization to carry a firearm
- A valid PA driver’s license and ability to operate a district vehicle
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule
- Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities including:
Response to emergency situations
Maintain security procedures focused on the prevention of drugs
Violence and crime within 6 schools
Serve as a positive role model for students
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator
- Speaks to classes on the law, including search and seizure, criminal law, motor vehicle law, digital rights. Laws and responsibilities and other topics as assigned by the Chief of Police
- Willingness to develop partnerships with students, parents, families, community organizations and school administrators
- Physical ability to patrol facilities via foot
Terms of Employment: 10 month position (part-time) aligned with the school year,
Average 29/hour work week with varied start/end times. Hourly rate of $25.00
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of Act 120 Certificate or verification of employment as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, three letters of recommendation/reference, and the following forms current within one year: Act 34 (Pa Criminal History), Act 151 Pa Child Abuse History)clearances, FBI check, Act 126 Mandated Reporter and Act 82 form to:
Chief Shawn M. Williams
Shikellamy School District Police Department
200 Island Blvd
Sunbury, PA 17801
Deadline to apply: September 12, 2022