School Resource Officer - Part-Time

School Resource Officer

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.