Law Enforcement Officer; SRO

Law Enforcement Officer (SRO) (8.0 hrs/day; 185 days/year)

Daviess County School District District Wide - Owensboro, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5565180

Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Details

Job Class

Description:

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Class Code:
7824

Job Title:

SCHOOL BASED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NONE

Position Type:
FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification:
NON-EXEMPT

Reports To:

DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL

* Location:

BASED ON ASSIGMENT

Compensation:
Comm. with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7824

Hours Per Day: 8 HRS/DAY

Contracted Days:
185 DAYS/YR

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years of related experience.
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Kentucky Peace Officer Professional Standards Certification (or equivalent)

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e‑mail, and websites.
• Elements and appropriate application of state statutes.
• Geographic area, District facilities, school personnel and community members of assigned District.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public relations techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Basic first aid procedures.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

Essential Functions,

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District; exercise authority consistent with statutory obligations and comply with lawful orders.
• Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
• Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as necessary.
• Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
• Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action; respond to emergency situations.
• Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
• Provide proper referrals for incidents occurring outside the officer's area of authority or jurisdiction.
• Effectively communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or conflicts; maintain positive public relations.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and conduct programing for staff and school age students.
• Conduct, record and maintain training records for the agency.
• Prioritize and plan work appropriately.
• Act with good judgement and determine appropriate action in high stress situations within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective law enforcement techniques and research.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

* Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

Successful completion of post‑offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel. The evaluation will be conducted by the Director of Pupil Personnel.

Date of Last Revision: 11.10.2025

• Gary Mattingly , Chief of Police DCPS
• Daviess County Middle
• Phone:
• Email: gary.mattinglychools.us

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