School Resource Officer

Description

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a School Resource Officer in our Police Department.

• Performs all duties as a Police Officer and specialized activities as School Resource Officer on a regular basis.
• Acts as an instructor for specialized, short-term programs at all schools and other locations.
• Coordinates all activities and programs with the principal and related staff members and seeks permission, advice, and guidance prior to enactment.
• Develops expertise in presenting various subjects to students that include a basic understanding of the law, role of the law enforcement officer and their duties, etc.
• Encourages individual and small group discussions with students based upon material presented in class.
• Attends parent/faculty meetings, when requested by the principal.
• Confers with students, parents and faculty members in order to assist them with problems of law enforcement or crime prevention nature.
• Becomes familiar with all community agencies which offer assistance to youths and their families. Makes referrals to agencies when needed.
• Informs principal of any needed law enforcement interviews to be conducted with students.
• Maintains minimal security at schools by taking law enforcement action, as required, against intruders and unwanted guests.
• Maintains detailed records of the School Resource Officer Program on a monthly basis and shall forward same to SRO supervisors.
• Appears in school hearings as requested in cases of contested expulsions of students; accompanies principal or designee to deliver expulsion documents if situation presents itself as dangerous.
• Works on crime prevention initiatives within and outside of the schools.
• Conducts security checks/surveys.
• Participates in required training and continuing education to obtain and maintain certifications and stay current on changes in codes and ordinances.
• Supports a culture of results, communication, and professional collaboration within the department and across the organization.
• Performs general administrative and office duties, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving data, copying and filing documents, and sending and receiving faxes.
• Ensures professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions and represents the City of Greer with integrity.
• Exhibits strong ethical standards and builds trust with coworkers, visitors, and the community.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Assists other officers and staff when workload, emergencies, or special assignments requires.
• Represents the department at community events or meetings when requested by the Supervisor.
• Stays continuously up to date on policy, procedure, and process changes.
• Completes all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned equipment in safe, good working condition.
• Reports suggested improvements and areas of concern to the Supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Stand: C

Walk: C

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: F

Reach Outward: F

Reach Above Shoulder: F

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: F

Bend: F

10 pounds or less: F

11 to 20 pounds: F

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A