School Resource Officer (SRO)PT- Active P.O. Certification

School Resource Officer (SRO) PT
- Active P.O. Certification

Calallen Independent Sch Dist District Wide - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Job : 4829825

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 16, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Description

Primary

Purpose:

Demonstrate a commitment to the education of our youth and to maintain an appropriate learning environment through the protection of students, employees, and property.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Active certification as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Meet minimal requirement for TCOLE SRO Certification Renewal annually.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record. Meet and maintain liability coverage and eligibility.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.
  District pays for fingerprinting if employee leaves/no show must reimburse district for the Fingerprinting fee of $50.00.

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Active certification as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Meet minimal requirement for TCOLE SRO Certification Renewal annually.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record. Meet and maintain liability coverage and eligibility.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the position
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate logical, effective problem-solving ability.
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including the use of firearms and handcuffs.
• Strong relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and community.
• Ability to problem-solve, think critically, and manage conflict under stress of time constraints and emotional witnesses/victims.

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The School Resource Officer assists with the organizational management activities such as the following:

• Assist with the preparation of required department reports and requests.

The School Resource Officer serves to enforce law enforcement activities such as the following:

• Respond to calls requiring peace officer intervention or service, and initiate activity where needed to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Enforce laws, policies and provisions of the Texas Penal Code, and the Code of Criminal Procedure Texas Education Code and CISD policy manuals and code of conduct.

The School Resource Officer ensures district safety activities such as the following:

• Prepare police reports; identify and report potential safety and security hazards, conduct initial investigations, and act on community and district concerns.
  • Collaborate with district and campus staff who oversee safety protocols.
  • Follow the department’s safety procedures…