School Resource Officer - Part-Time

Position: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER - PART-TIME

Under the supervision of the SRO Supervisor, the employee acts as the representative of the Police Department on school campuses. This officer is the first contact for students, faculty, administration, and staff in law enforcement related or criminal issues. The SRO performs three roles in the schools: law enforcement officer; law-related counselor; law-related education teacher. Duties related to these three roles include, but are not limited to, providing education on school campuses, general law enforcement responsibilities necessary to provide for the safety and good order of the school, students, faculty, and staff.

The employee investigates allegations of criminal incidents per police department policies and procedures; enforces state and local laws and ordinances; makes appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies; and works to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students during school hours or extracurricular activities. The employee also develops and presents crime prevention programs and conducts security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities.

The employee monitors crime statistics and works with local patrol officers and students together to design crime prevention strategies; establishes and maintains a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment; and assists school officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures. Independent judgment, initiative, and understanding must be exercised in interpreting orders, rules, and regulations while dealing with school‑aged youth.

Work is performed in accordance with well‑defined procedures, established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers; work is reviewed upon completion. This job is considered safety‑sensitive and is subject to pre‑employment background check and random drug screens. This position is limited to School assignments only. This position will require training days with outside agencies and required SRO Conferences to obtain required continuing education units as required.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

School Campus Duties and Security

The employee provides campus security by patrolling school grounds and investigating criminal activity.

• Patrols assigned school campuses, buildings, hallways, dining areas, courtyards, bus lines, parking lots, roads, or other areas to detect/deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Maintains order throughout school grounds during school hours or extracurricular activities to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and teachers.
• Interacts with and observes students during class changes and school events.
• Develops positive relationships with students and faculty.
• Monitors hallways during, before and after school hours and during breaks.
• Intervenes in fights/disputes which cause disturbances or disruptions; mediates conflicts.
• Prevents/discovers commission of crime on campuses; monitors conduct and actions of students or other individuals; checks suspicious vehicles, persons, or situations.
• Conducts searches of suspects or arrestees; collects illegal objects from students; writes citations, pursues suspects, or makes arrests as appropriate.
• Completes criminal reports of criminal activity on school grounds.
• Questions visitors and ensures they have a visitor’s pass.
• Assists with fire drills, intruder exercises, and active shooter drills.
• Investigates criminal activity on school grounds; interviews witnesses, collects evidence, etc.
• Receives complaints from bus drivers of drivers not obeying traffic laws (stopping while bus is loading) and notifies Patrol Division.
• Makes arrests for criminal activities.
• Coordinates K‑9 searches of the school grounds and parking lot; searches for narcotics…