Start Date
12/02/2024
Valid Through
11/23/2024
Position Areas
Pupil Services
Description
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POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Constable (10am to 6pm)
Closing Date for Application: November 22, 2024
Date of Employment: December 2, 2024
POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Constable (10am to 6pm)
Closing Date for Application: November 22, 2024
Date of Employment: December 2, 2024
POLYTECH School District is seeking experienced candidates to join our team. As a Constable, you will carry out a variety of activities outlined below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows directives of building and district administrators.
- Serves as a member of the District’s Safety Council.
- Works with building administrators and staff in the event of an actual crisis.
- Assists building administrators with fire drills, evacuation drills and bomb threats.
- Monitors the interior and exterior of the school building and campus before, during and after school to ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, volunteers and visitors and to ensure the security of school facilities and assets. Is responsible for validating that exterior doors are secure throughout the school day.
- Provides crowd control in hallways, parking lots, cafeteria, playground and/or other gathering spaces and intercedes in fights and other disturbances.
- Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors and/or criminal activity. Assesses danger and intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations between students and others.
- Help to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed.
- Assists building administrators with student incidences, including but not limited to bullying, fights, thefts, weapons and substance abuse.
- May assist district administrators with investigations as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with and enforces Codes of Conduct.
- Communicates with students and staff to discuss altercations, behavior and/or progress; and to provide reinforcement of expected behavior.
- Assists SRO, other constable, and local and state law enforcement agencies when required.
- Attend ongoing training to maintain skills and safety practices.
- Escorts unauthorized personnel from the campus as needed.
- Provide support to the transportation department on bus safety and student driver issues.
- Provide regular assessments of threats against the district, school, students, and staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must Hold State of Delaware Constable Certification or be eligible for Delaware Constable Certification
- Must have at least 10 years of experience in a local, state or federal law enforcement agency, or be a current Constable with an active commission by the State of Delaware Board of Examiners of Constables*
- Must successfully obtain a yearly Constable License from the State of Delaware
- Must obtain Constable Training Certification from the State of Delaware
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry
- Must pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
- Must successfully obtain a license to carry a firearm from the State of Delaware
- Must successfully qualify for Firearms Certification for three qualifying shoots per year
- Good/Positive Standing from the Law Enforcement Agency
- Must possess the physical stamina required for patrolling District properties
- Must possess or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification
- Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
- Able to work with other cultures represented in the community.
- Punctual, attentive, and accountable.
- This is a full-time, ten-month position.
- This position reports to the Director of Operations.
- Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
- Salary will be $36.05 per hour for a 7.5 hour work day, 188 days per year.
- Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.
Application Requirements:
External applicants must use the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.
Current POLYTECH employees must use the online internal application to submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.
Applicant will need to email Dr. LaTonya Pierce at latonya.pierce@polytech.k12.de.us to confirm application has been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Posted By
POLYTECH School District
823 Walnut Shade Road PO Box 102, Woodside, DE 19980
At the following locations