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Substitute School Constable

Substitute School Constable

Delaware Schools Consortium

Selbyville, DE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Substitute
Date Posted:
6/5/2026
Location:
Indian River Administrative Office
Closing Date:
06/30/2027
District:
Indian River School District
As a Constable Substitute you are privately employed by the IRSD but commissioned by the State Board of Examiners of Constables with the exact same powers as any other police officer. With the full authority to detain anyone on IRSD property, as long as the full service police agency which has primary law-enforcement jurisdiction is notified.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for the safety and well being of students, staff, volunteers and visitors and school facilities and assets at the assigned school location. Duties include the supervision and monitoring of students within and outside the school building, enforcing appropriate student behavior, communicating with students regarding issues and/or behavior, escorting students and/or unauthorized visitors, assisting with bus, recess and/or lunch duty, assisting with fire drills, school safety drills, other threats and assisting in the removal from classroom of disruptive students.
Location: Will vary based on staffing vacancies throughout all IRSD schools
Work Day: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (inclusive of lunch) Hours may vary by building
Reports to: Building Administrators
Payscale information can be found at this link under the School Safety Constables document: https://www.irsd.net/departments/human-resources/salary-scales
Minimum Qualifications:
  • State of Delaware Constable Certification
  • Has at least 20 years of experience in a local, state or federal law enforcement agency.
  • Successfully pass criminal background check and MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Invertory).
  • Successfully obtain yearly Constable License from the State of Delaware.
  • Successfully obtain Constable Training Certification from the State of Delaware.
  • Successfully obtain a license to carry a firearm from the State of Delaware for a Constable.
  • Successfully complete any additional training or education as needed.
  • Successfully qualify Firearms Certification for three qualifying shoots per year.
  • Constables for the remainder of their term shall meet all requirements related to firearms training, and all requirements related to any additional training.
  • The Board of Examiners may require commissioned constables to receive such additional training or education as it deems necessary.
  • Be Approved by the Board of Examiners, a constable applicant shall meet the minimum standards established by the Board and shall participate in such other training as the Board requires.
  • Has separated in good standing from law enforcement agency.
  • Possesses the physical stamina required for patrolling the school campus.
  • Possesses or is willing to obtain first aid and CPR certificates.
  • Has demonstrated evidence of good habits in job attendance and punctuality.
  • Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance Must be completed prior to start of employment
  • Employee will be required to work in-person/in the building for the position.

Primary Duties:
  • Follows directives of building and district administrators
  • Serves as the lead on the building's comprehensive school safety plan. 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 enforcement of Student Discipline Code.
  • Communicates with students and staff to discuss altercations, behavior and/or progress; and to provide reinforcement of expected behavior.
  • Assists SROs and local and state law enforcement agency when required.
  • Escorts students to and from the office for disciplinary reasons and escorts unauthorized personnel from the school campus as needed.
  • Maintains accurate and complete security records pertaining to discipline warnings, parking control (high schools), and criminal events.
  • Monitors student parking, issues parking permits, issues verbal and written warnings or parking summons as appropriate (high schools).
  • Attend ongoing training to maintain skills and safety practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:
Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
  • Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net

Outside Applicants & Substitutes
  • Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference, done within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.
The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
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Delaware Schools Consortium (DSC), located in Dover, DE, US, is an organization in the education industry. The company, accessible via its official website at joindelawareschools.org, serves as a hub for public and charter schools across Delaware, sharing resources, knowledge, and opportunities. Founded on the notion of unified leadership and common values, DSC's mission is to foster cooperation and collaboration among schools, facilitating the growth of the education sector in the region. The consortium represents a wide range of institutions, from primary and secondary schools to vocational colleges. Its achievements include promoting educational advancement in the region, aiding in the allocation of resources, and supporting countless teachers, administrators, and students on their educational journeys.

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