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School Safety Officer

This is a full-time, School Police Association of Philadelphia (SPAP) union-represented role. This position is considered a 10-month role, meaning you would follow a schedule with summers off. Hiring for this role requires candidates pass background checks. Work location assignments are made by School Safety Operations based on the needs of the District. New Officers do not select their work location and will be given a school assignment after successfully completing new School Safety Officer training. The starting salary for new School Safety Officers is currently $34,526 for this 10-month role. This position is eligible for overtime pay. The Office of School Safety is currently hiring for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, with an anticipated start date of August 18, 2024. Any new Officer training that takes place before the start of the school year is compensated in addition to the annual salary for this position.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment, and vision.

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Job Summary

Ensures the safety and welfare of students, faculty, and staff, as well as school grounds. The School Safety Officer (SSO) will work with the Office of School Safety and school administrators to identify procedures that will help create a campus environment that is safe, supportive, and conducive to learning.

Essential Functions

• Provides security for all School District facilities, including extracurricular activities and some Saturday activities; patrols school grounds and perimeters on foot or in a vehicle; reports unsafe conditions.
• Oversees building access by monitoring all entrances and visitors.
• Builds positive relationships with students, faculty and staff, and the surrounding community to establish a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Exhibits ethical and professional behavior; ensures that students are always treated with dignity and respect.
• Responds and investigates incidents and disturbances with efficiency; defuses and de-escalates misconduct or inappropriate student behavior.
• Completes, organizes and submits incident reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE : An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Additional Requirements for the Bilingual Specialty

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Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination : The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates / Licenses : Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license to operate a motor vehicle at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment.

Conditions of Employment : For All Specialties