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• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, homeland security, public administration or a related student behavior of school safety field preferred.
• Experience as a Law Enforcement School Resources Officer preferred.
• Minimum 10 Years of Delaware Law Enforcement Experience, retiring, retired or resigned from the agency in good standing.
• Must possess and maintain firearms certification for handgun as required by the Delaware Constable Board of Examiners professional standards for Constables.
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
• Minimum lifting requirements - 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
• Experience with Access Control systems and Video Surveillance Systems preferred.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Currently holds or have the ability to hold a State of Delaware Armed Constable License.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) certifications are preferred.
• CPTED Certification from National Institute of Crime Prevention preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school operations and school safety.
• Knowledge of student behavior management preferred.
• Knowledge of laws, codes and regulations pertaining to safety and student discipline preferred.
• Knowledge and experience participating in tabletop exercise and drills required by state law.
• Skill in working with school administration preferred, communicating with community members.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in operating access control and CCTV systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: 

• Serve as a Delaware Law Enforcement armed Constable providing safety and security for students, faculty, staff and guests at the campus complex.
• The Constable will work hand in glove with the School Resource Officer (SRO) in providing safety and security for the school’s population.
• As a member of the Safety and Security Constable Team, the selected candidate will assist in problem solving security and safety issues through networking and teamwork using resources within the District, the Community and Law Enforcement. Gather intelligence information and disseminate it to appropriate District staff.
• Collaborate with the SRO/Constable Team to advise and assist school administrators by developing and implementing proactive methods to anticipate, recognize and assess security risks in order to take action or to mitigate them.
• Share CPTED principles and concepts to new building and improvement designs that support DE State regulations and Department of Education policies.
• Provide consultation to school administrators in safety related investigations.
• Regularly conduct safety and security assessments of the assigned District site and update emergency procedures as needed.
• Meet and maintain certifications required for an armed Delaware Law Enforcement Constable as established by Delaware Code Title 24 Chapter 56 Constables, and other related sections.
• Exercise the powers of arrest and detention at all District wide schools and campuses, when and where necessary in accordance with Del Code Title 24:5609 Powers and Duties.
• Incumbent will monitor District safety telephones, radios, security/fire alarms and CCTV cameras for proper function and expected performance.
• Responds to emergency calls for service for students, faculty, staff and visitors, collaborating with State and local law enforcement agencies and/or SROs to prevent and respond to criminal acts.
• Operates DELJIS, Omnigo/Report Executive Records Management System, Access Control Systems, ID Card Production, Public Announcement Systems, Lockdown Systems, Camera’s and other assigned Safety and Security technology.
• Report all safety issues/hazards to the District Safety and Security Manager.
• Provide consultation to school administrators in safety related investigations.
• Conduct safety and security assessments of District sites and provide recommendations to the Safety and Security Manager to improve the safety and security of each school’s campus.
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by the District Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent or the Safety and Security Manager.