School Resource Officer

Job Details

• Position Type: Security/ School Resource Officer (School year)
• Date Posted: 2/16/2026
• Location: All Schools (TBD)
• Job Title: School Resource Officer
• Qualifications: Candidates must be eligible to become a certified police officer in the state of Indiana. (See additional requirements below)
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• Work Schedule: Day shift (hours vary)
• Calendar Length: School year (205 working days)
• FLSA Classification: Hourly
• Salary/Hourly Rate: $25.26 ($41,426 annually)
• Benefits: Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

• Working closely with school administrators to provide and maintain schools as a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Serving as a law enforcement resource to school administration.
• Delivering lectures and providing information on law, police duties, and other related topics which support school curriculum.
• Acting as a liaison resource to a principal and/or school administrator in investigating criminal law matters occurring in the school or on school property.
• Counseling students in special situations, such as students suspected of engaging in criminal conduct, when requested by the principal or administrator.
• Answering questions from students, teachers or administrators regarding criminal or juvenile law.
• Providing security for special school events or functions.
• Providing traffic control during the arrival and departure of students.
• Attending meetings of parents and faculty groups to solicit their support and understanding of the School Resource Officer program and to promote awareness of the law enforcement function.
• Conferring with principals and administrators to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near campus, or involving students at school-related activities.
• Acting as a visible law enforcement figure on and around each school's campus.
• Assisting other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school(s) to which the School Resource Office is assigned.
• Serving as an information resource to school staff regarding gangs, truants, rival school competition, etc.
• Acting as a liaison between the school and local law enforcement.
• Assisting in facilitating conflict resolution sessions.
• Maintaining neat, accurate, current and complete reports, records, and time records as required by the school administration.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, treating all individuals inside or outside the school system with respect, dignity, and the utmost professionalism at all times, including diverse student populations and staff.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of school records as required by federal and state law as well as the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Attending required trainings; maintaining currency with school safety strategies, knowledge and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Safety and Security Services or school administrators.

• All candidates must either be a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Academy, Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Indiana University Police Academy, Indiana State Police Academy or the Fort Wayne City Police Academy, or eligible for a waiver of basic training.
• All candidates must be eligible to become a certified police officer in the state of Indiana.
• Be at least twenty-one years of age and be a high school graduate or possess equivalency (college degree preferred).
• Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to use of force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances.
• Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• Have fingerprints on file with the Indiana State Police.
• Have good moral character as determined through…