School Resource Officer
Job Posting for School Resource Officer at Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc.
School Resource Officer
Location: Navigation/Indianapolis
Salary: Minimum Base $40,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt
Location: Navigation/Indianapolis
Salary: Minimum Base $40,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt
Role and Responsibilities
The School Resource Officer (SRO) will perform regular law enforcement duties as determined by the PSOE Chief of Police and the school principal. Specific duties of the SRO will be determined by PSOE leadership based on the school’s specific needs.
The SRO will support and facilitate the educational process within Paramount Schools by providing a safe and secure campus, establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preserving public order, and the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. The SRO will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in schools. The SRO will patrol Paramount properties to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to Paramount property resulting from criminal activity.
The SRO shall consult with local law enforcement officials and first responders to assist PSOE’s school safety specialist with the development, implementation and effective operation of a school safety plan that protects against inside and outside threats to the physical safety of students; prevents unauthorized access to school property; and secures schools against violence and natural disasters. Although the SRO is not generally involved in school disciplinary measures, the SRO shall help maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
Responsibilities
The School Resource Officer (SRO) will perform regular law enforcement duties as determined by the PSOE Chief of Police and the school principal. Specific duties of the SRO will be determined by PSOE leadership based on the school’s specific needs.
The SRO will support and facilitate the educational process within Paramount Schools by providing a safe and secure campus, establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preserving public order, and the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. The SRO will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in schools. The SRO will patrol Paramount properties to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to Paramount property resulting from criminal activity.
The SRO shall consult with local law enforcement officials and first responders to assist PSOE’s school safety specialist with the development, implementation and effective operation of a school safety plan that protects against inside and outside threats to the physical safety of students; prevents unauthorized access to school property; and secures schools against violence and natural disasters. Although the SRO is not generally involved in school disciplinary measures, the SRO shall help maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with law related areas such as traffic, trespassing, fighting, and theft.
- Coordinate security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events. Monitor and instruct students, visitors and personnel on proper and lawful campus behavior. Help to maintain a respectful code of conduct.
- Patrol property for suspicious activity, unauthorized persons on campus, or unauthorized entry after hours.
- Work closely with the Chief of Police and school principal to foster a better understanding of the law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment.
- Proactively collaborate with school leadership team on safety protocols and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between school and community to deter criminal and delinquent behavior.
- Assist other law enforcement agencies with incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact the safety of the environment for students and staff.
- Conduct security building assessments for all schools.
- Willingness to work before and after hours as assigned by the Chief of Police to provide security coverage, investigate and patrol.
- Operate a two-way radio and qualify with a department issued firearm.
Professional Relationships:
- Work with colleagues to plan, problem-solve, and support one another on a daily basis
- Openly and eagerly share expertise at all levels
- Actively participate in school activities and committees
School Community:
- Create a sense of community and belonging for the parents and students in the school
- Establish connections and relationships among students, staff and the larger community
Program planning and management
- Contributes to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school.
- Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
Human resources planning and management
- Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Valid Indiana Driver’s license
- Bachelor of Science/Arts degree
- A minimum 3-5 years of work experience in law enforcement
- Successful completion of pre-basic training course established under IC 5-2-1-9(f);
- Minimum basic training and educational requirements adopted by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9 as necessary for employment as a law enforcement officer.
- Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in technology
- Prior experience in schools
- Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Additional Notes
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to run, jump, walk briskly, sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height and 85 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, reach overhead. May be required to physically restrain parties involved in physical altercations/conflict. This position may involve routine exposure to blood or body fluids. In extreme cases, may be exposed to violent and/or armed confrontations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed on the school campus and community. SRO will have an office for administrative processing. SRO will frequently be required to complete tasks in a wide variety of locations within the school campus and may work outdoors during inclement weather. The SRO works a standard workweek, but additionally may work evenings, weekends, and any additional hours necessary to accommodate activities such as committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and representing the organization at public events.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Paramount Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Paramount Schools of Excellence reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to run, jump, walk briskly, sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height and 85 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, reach overhead. May be required to physically restrain parties involved in physical altercations/conflict. This position may involve routine exposure to blood or body fluids. In extreme cases, may be exposed to violent and/or armed confrontations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed on the school campus and community. SRO will have an office for administrative processing. SRO will frequently be required to complete tasks in a wide variety of locations within the school campus and may work outdoors during inclement weather. The SRO works a standard workweek, but additionally may work evenings, weekends, and any additional hours necessary to accommodate activities such as committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and representing the organization at public events.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Paramount Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Paramount Schools of Excellence reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
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