School Resource Officer​/Deputy

Job Description

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this class is to perform support and facilitate the educational process within the Natchitoches Parish Public School System by providing a safe and secure environment through building and establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff; and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime.

The School Resource Officer/Deputy (SRO) will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies to support teaching and learning in the schools. This class will patrol the school, school grounds, and areas adjacent to the school property to protect students, staff, and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to school property resulting from criminal activity. The SRO works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision, and makes decisions based on defined parameters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Below are examples and are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Develops crime prevention programs and conducts security assessments to deter criminal or delinquent activities. Remains current on crime statistics in the area.

Provides security (when requested and approved by his/her supervisor or division commander) at school home and away events.

Trains schools' staff and students on approved methods to help keep schools safe in the event of an emergency which includes Lock-Down, Active Shooter drills, and other security-related exercises.

Monitors entrances and exits of buildings, by walking school halls and checking for safety concerns during school hours.

Monitors traffic between classes and mass movement such as the cafeteria at lunchtime.

Documents all infractions.

Provides a visible security presence on campus and ensures he/she is accessible for school administration.

Assists school administration in reviewing court orders such as custody issues, restraining orders, etc.

Monitors all law enforcement dispatch service calls to be aware of incidents that may threaten school security.

Teaches the approved DARE curriculum to students of various grades as assigned.

Works from various locations as needed.

Attends overnight leadership camps sponsored by the NPSO Youth Services Division.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement.

Certification by the State of Louisiana Peace Officer Standards & Training Council as Law Enforcement Officer.

Within one (1) year in this position, obtain certification for DARE Instructor (2 week- 80-hour course).

Within two (2) years in this position, complete the Basic and Advanced Level School Resource Officer Training

At a minimum, all employees must be at least 21 years of age (upon the date of hire); have a high school diploma or equivalency; have no felony, drug, or domestic violence convictions; pass all required pre-employment screenings; possess a valid Louisiana driver's license; be able to communicate both verbally and in writing as required; and possess basic computer skills such as typing, writing reports, and sending and/or receiving emails as applicable to the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor locations depending on the area of assignment; work hours and locations are determined by department need.

Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as required. May require working varying shifts any day of the week.

In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or human-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be expected to work.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical and Dexterity Requirements: The job may include some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling. Must be able to exert enough force based on Cooper Institute Standards to chase, apprehend, restrain, and control potentially violent and combative law violators, offenders, and detainees. Must possess and maintain physical agility, and strength, including good coordination and reflexes.

Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, walking, and driving for long periods of time.

Environmental Hazards: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog, and sleet. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.

Sensory Requirements: This job requires normal visual acuity and field of…