Sergeant of School Safety and Security

Full Job Description :   Sergeant of School Safety and Security

Grade : Hourly 17  / H-17

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education / experience and / or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary : First and foremost a Sergeant for Tulsa Public Schools Campus Police must enforce the laws of the State of Oklahoma and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. As a leader in the campus police department, the Sergeant of School Safety and Security is responsible for building school climates that are safe, supportive, and joyful along with a culture of care and respect both from adults to students and students to adults in all schools. The Sergeant of School

Safety and Security will supervise a team of School Safety Officers and Campus Security Officers responsible for promoting a safe and orderly school environment by protecting the welfare of students and staff at every school. As a supervisor in the field, the Sergeant of School Safety will work to ensure that schools' safety service needs are met and that campus police teams secure buildings and property. An individual in this role will also investigate disturbances, maintain order during events and assist his / her team in developing relationships with school leaders, other staff, and students to build sense of awareness and security within the school community. In emergency situations, the Sergeant is responsible for ensuring prompt response to the scene, providing first aid, and alerting additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate. The Sergeant

will monitor day to day operations in the field reporting to the Major of School Safety and Security.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must possess a valid, current CLEET peace officer certification, including annual firearms recertification, and must maintain certification throughout employment
• Must meet all employment standards to be eligible for employment as an Oklahoma CLEET certified peace officer set forth in state law, including but not limited to : ,

o Must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to provide proof of U.S.

o Citizenship or resident alien status

o Must have graduated from high school or GED equivalency

o Must pass a background investigation pursuant to the requirements of applicable state law.

o No felony convictions

o No domestic violence related convictions or convictions for crimes of moral turpitude

o Must not be participating in a deferred sentence agreement for a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime of domestic violence. Must not have any criminal charges pending in any court in this state, another state, in tribal court, or pursuant to the United States Code

Physical Requirements

About Our District : At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.