Job Title: School Resource Officer
Department: Police Department
Pay Grade: 22 Non-Exempt
Major Function and Purpose: Conduct highly responsible law enforcement work under general direction to create and maintain safe, secure, and orderly learning environments for students, staff, and patrons. Foster an efficient, cohesive program that builds positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community and reduces crime committed by juveniles and young adults.
Essential Job Functions:
- Addressing disruptive students
- Prevents juvenile delinquency through close contact with students and school personnel
- Facilitating group discussions with students as requested on various law enforcement topics
- Interacting with students and staff regularly so that students and staff get to know their SRO and understand his/her role and functions within the school
- Patrolling, maintaining building security, controlling traffic, and enforcing traffic laws
- Assists and provides backup support to other officers as necessary
- Provides first aid and CPR as necessary
- Attends ongoing training classes as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public
- Promote and maintain high morale and enthusiasm for the City of Temple
Additional Job Functions:
- Knowledge of city streets and safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques
- Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures
- Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment
- Skill in restraining people without causing physical harm
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
- Ability to multi-task is an asset in this position
Expectations:
- Duty hours will be on school days during school hours. A modified work schedule will be utilized on days of significant evening events (i.e., athletic events, dances, and graduation exercises). Attend away events if requested by the school administration. May be reassigned to other duties temporarily during school holidays, vacations, or police emergencies.
- Maintain professional responsibility to serve as a role model to students, especially in terms of appropriate attitudes and respect
- Alert school administration and appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential problems in the school and community before they occur
- Patrol parking lots to ensure staff and students' safety upon arrival on and leaving school property
- Perform ongoing security checks of all school facilities, ensure overall safety, and watch for strangers or suspicious activity
- Deter misconduct by remaining highly visible in the halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, parking areas, etc.
- As required by law, the SRO will notify the appropriate agencies and initiate a report if there is knowledge of or “reasonable cause” to suspect a child of being abused or neglected.
- Give assembly presentations on school safety, drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, and online safety
- Protect the school and students against theft and property damage and assist in medical emergencies
Supervisory Controls:
The Lieutenant assigns work according to general instructions. The work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.
Guidelines:
Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific.
Complexity:
The work consists of related technical law enforcement duties. The varied nature of calls and the potential for emergencies contribute to its complexity.
Scope and Effect:
This position protects life and property and enforces federal, state, and local laws. Successful performance helps ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.
Personal Contacts:
The contacts are typically with co-workers, school administration and staff, students, parents, and the public.
Purpose of Contacts:
Contacts exchange information, provide services, justify matters, interview people, and resolve problems.
Physical Demands:
The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain people.
Work Environment:
The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, infectious diseases, and life-threatening situations. The job requires the use of protective clothing and devices.
(ADA) minimum qualifications or standards required to perform essential job functions
Desirable Education and Responsibilities:
- Must possess and maintain a valid P.O.S.T. certification with arrest powers and PBLE certification
- Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, including criminal and driver history
- Must be able to pass a psychological examination and physical and voice stress test
License and Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License; First Aid/CPR & AED certification; P.O.S.T. certification, School Resource certification, and a valid firearms license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to
convey or exchange information. It also requires recording and delivering information to supervisors to explain procedures and policies.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the employer's needs and job requirements change.
