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Position Type:
Safety and Security/School Resource Officer
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
Location:
Administration Building
Date Available:
08/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!
Why Choose EVSC?

1. Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
2. Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching - we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
3. Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
5. Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.
6. Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future - one student at a time. We are Better Together!
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career that truly matters!
Position Details:
This position is scheduled at 5 days per week at 8 hours per day. This position will begin in the 2026-27 school year.
Tier 1, academy trained police required. Officers will be paid $36.41/hr.
Benefits:
Additional Benefits:
EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Personal Business Days

EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate.
This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.
EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing law enforcement security to EVSC schools, primarily in the high schools. The Resource Officer will report to an assigned school and maintain uniform presence throughout the school day. Work as a law enforcement officer with school administrators and staff to protect students, staff, and school buildings, and to create a safe educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide uniformed, armed security for an assigned schools, maintaining the security of the building and the safety and protection of students and school staff.
• Enforce State Laws by using general police powers. Assist school administrators and educators in the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the EVSC granted under IC 20-26-16-1
• Follow and abide by provided instructional training regarding law enforcement in a school environment.
• Coordinate efforts to promote pedestrian, school bus, and traffic safety at the assigned school.
• Monitor the building security and recommend improvements and upgrades.
• Serve as a school safety and security contact for school principals, administrators and employees and staff.
• Enforce school Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug prevention.
• Assist and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and officers.
• Respond to safety and security situations at all EVSC schools as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees' policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student supervision.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a sworn police officer, with prior law enforcement employment ending no longer than six (6) years from date of appointment to the EVSC-PD. Must have successfully completed the minimum basic training and educational requirements adopted by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board under IC 5-2-1-9 as necessary for employment as a law enforcement officer.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and State Laws.
• Ability to write police related reports and complete school documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to effect an arrest based on probably cause under Indiana code, and be able to use appropriate force up to and including lethal force.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Required to stand and walk and run.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position requires interacting with students, parents, public and school administrators and staff.
• Responsible for safety and well-being of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the room.
• When visiting a building the noise level will be loud, in the office, quiet and at meetings, moderate.
• The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands from several people.
• The employee must constantly work to meet essential duties and responsibilities as an EVSC Police Officer.
• The employee must drive and transport subjects from the school building to other sites, including YCC, VCCC, and student homes and other locations.
• The employee must work during school hours and occasionally during after school and extracurricular activities.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?
If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at katie1.johnson@evsck12.com. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.
The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.