School Resource Officer

COMPENSATION: $64521-$81827 based on yrs of LE experience

BENEFITS: VMERS D Retirement Plan;
Education & Veteran Incentives;
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays;
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

This is a lead level law enforcement position assigned to the BUUSD schools located within Barre City during the standard school year. This position is responsible for full law enforcement duties commensurate with a Senior Police Officer. Officers holding a School Resource Officer (SRO) position need to work with a high degree of initiative and independence under broad program guidelines and general supervision of a sergeant.

The SRO will be further monitored by, and receive day-to-day direction and assignments from BUUSD school administrators as appropriate.

• Assists in making schools a safe and secure environment
• Performs law enforcement duties and responsibilities by taking appropriate action when a crime occurs or when emergency or immediate law enforcement action is needed
• Operate as a liaison between the police department and school district and assist in dealing with issues of mutual interest to both entities.
• Make home visits and coordinate school services with the home in cases that regard legal issues and delinquency matters
• Participate and assist in prevention programs within the schools and community to include utilizing other police personnel to achieve program goals.
• Work to build rapport with school students and staff while retaining respect of the position
• Respond to routine requests for assistance and emergency situations in the schools. Function both as a member of the school safety team and emergency planning independently at incidents of uncertain duration
• Attend staff/parent/administrative meetings as appropriate/when requested
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety, substance abuse and other curriculum.
• Present instruction to students and staff as appropriate/when requested in areas concerning safety and/or other related topics and areas of expertise
• Be a resource to staff and students and be available for conferences, counseling or questions
• Be visible and interactive with students and staff
• Act as a liaison with other officers and the schools regarding investigations which initiate in or outside of the schools and involve students of the schools
• Develop/assist in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations concerning students and the schools
• Maintain radio contact with the Emergency Communications Center as well as the schools served
• Issue parking ticket violations as appropriate relative to the schools
• Answer questions, give general assistance as needed
• Become familiar with local resources and agencies that assist with youth and families and make referrals when requested or as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to successfully complete the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Basic School Resource Officer Course
• Demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in a specialized support service through training
• Working knowledge of statutes, ordinances and criminal law, investigation and crime prevention methods
• Ability to lead and motivate others in both routine and crisis situations.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze emergency situations, apply first aid and/or request emergency fire and rescue services
• Ability to complete routine forms and records
• Ability to apply law enforcement methods and procedures and take other appropriate action as needed dictates
• Ability to handle sensitive school and public contacts
• Ability to understand, demonstrate and implement problem solving techniques based on the concepts and tenets of community-oriented policing
• Must have personal integrity, pay attention to details, be emotionally stable, and physically fit to perform all the duties of the Police Officer position.

• Certified Level III Police Officer (or equivalent, recognized by the VCJC)