School Police Officer- Harris Elementary

Greenfield-Central Police Department

Job Title: School Police Officer (Indiana – Level 1 Police Department)

Reports To: Chief of Police

Employment and FLSA Status: Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly

Position Overview
The School Police Officer is a sworn Indiana law enforcement officer employed by the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation and commissioned through the Greenfield-Central Police Department (GCPD), a certified Tier 1 school police agency.
Officers operate under the authority and policies of GCPD while working collaboratively with school leadership to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive educational environment. This position performs full law enforcement duties, emergency response, student support, crime prevention, and safety planning consistent with Indiana Code (IC) 20-26-18.2 and all other applicable state laws governing school police officers.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

Law Enforcement and School Safety

•  Provide a visible, professional law enforcement presence on assigned campuses.
• Enforce Indiana state laws, local ordinances, and applicable school district regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, threats, disturbances, and criminal activity on school property.
• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations, including incidents involving theft, fights, weapons, drugs, threats, and bullying.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of school safety plans, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management, and emergency response procedures.
• Support and participate in required safety drills and preparedness activities.

Student Support and Relationship Building

• Establish positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Identify students who may be at risk and collaborate with school personnel on early interventions.
• Maintain an approachable, student-centered presence that supports trust and open communication.

Collaboration with School Personnel

•  Work closely with administrators, counselors, the School Safety Specialist, and other district staff to address safety concerns.
• Participate in Threat Assessment Teams as required by IC 20-26-18.2-5.
• Provide expert input on physical security, emergency operations, and safety improvements.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement and public safety agencies when necessary.

   

Education and Prevention Programs

• When needed, deliver age-appropriate presentations on topics such as substance abuse awareness, vaping laws, digital citizenship, bullying prevention, and conflict resolution.
• Support restorative practices and diversion strategies that align with district philosophy and Indiana juvenile justice principles.

•  Promote proactive safety initiatives and violence-prevention strategies.

   

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare accurate, objective, and timely reports and records in accordance with GCPD standards.
• Maintain required documentation, evidence, and case files.
• Serve as a communication link among GCPD, the school administration, and external agencies as appropriate.

2. Qualifications

Required

• Certified Tier 1 Indiana law enforcement officer, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Minimum of two years of sworn law enforcement experience - US Military, SOF, and federal experience accepted and counts toward the two-year requirement.
• Completion of Indiana School Resource Officer training (IC 20-26-18.2-1) or able to complete within the required timeline.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• Drug-free and willing to participate in random drug testing.

Preferred

• Previous experience in school-based policing or youth-focused law enforcement.
• Training in de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) skills, or restorative practices.
• Knowledge of Indiana school discipline laws, juvenile processes, and school safety regulations.
• A bachelors degree in a related field.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, run, climb, and physically intervene when required.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist individuals during emergencies.
• Ability to work outdoors in all Indiana weather conditions if needed.
• Ability to score 85% or higher on the 9mm pistol qualification course or department equivalent.

3. Schedule, Work-Life Balance and Work Environment
Schedule and Work-Life Balance

• This position follows a primarily Monday–Friday daytime schedule aligned with the school calendar. Officers are assigned for 184 working days per year and are not required to work during scheduled school breaks, offering a predictable schedule and significant time off compared to traditional law enforcement assignments.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, or district events may be required, but the role is intentionally designed to support long-term sustainability, family time, and officer wellness.

Work Environment

• Assigned to one or more schools in the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation, with a current assignment in a high school setting.
• May require work during evenings, weekends, or district events as needed.
• May involve collaboration with local police, fire, EMS, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

4. Why Join Greenfield-Central School Police?

• Full sworn law enforcement authority as a Tier 1 school police officer.
• Predictable Monday–Friday schedule aligned with the school year.
• Time off during school breaks
• Meaningful, community-focused police work
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships rather than rotate calls
• Strong collaboration with educators and administrators
• Mission-driven role focused on prevention, not just enforcement

Terms of Employment

• Work Days:  8 hours/day, 190 days per year
• Pay $40/hour
• Benefits: 5 paid holidays
  • sick and personal days
  • take home car (within 30 miles of G-C boundaries)
  • cell phone/cell phone stipend
  • See Handbook for additional details.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Classified Personnel.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.