Posting Date: March 3, 2025
Position: School Police Officer
This will be a contracted position with an hourly rate of $27.00 – $30.00 an hour based upon experience.
Location: West and East Forest Schools
Full or Part-Time School Police Officer
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Graduate or equivalent
2. Candidate must have successfully completed basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission under 53 Pa.C.S.Ch.21Subch.D (relating to municipal police education and training) or have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, been employed as a State Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, and separated from that service in good standing.
3. Current Act 120 Active Certification
4. NASRO Basic School Police Training or equivalent (Preferred, but not required to apply.)
5. Successful candidate(s) must complete the Basic School Resource Officer of Instruction offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) or an equivalent course of instruction approved by PCCD prior to appointment to the position.
6. Minimum of Ten (10) years full time law enforcement experience preferred.
7. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Amanda Hetrick, Superintendent of Forest Area School District, 22318 Route 62, Box 16, Tionesta, PA 16353.
Upon appointment the following will be required:
All Clearances required by PDE
Mandated Reporter Training
Physical and TB Test
Anticipated start date April 23, 2025.
Applications will be accepted until the District is fully staffed.