School Resource Officer

CITY OF GEORGETOWN•Georgetown, KY

56d•$32 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Georgetown is currently accepting applications for a School Resource Officer. This is a full-time position located in Georgetown, KY. The officer will patrol assigned school properties within the Scott County School District, assist school personnel in preventing and responding to dangerous situations, and make referrals to community agencies. The role requires exercising discretion as a sworn peace officer, taking law enforcement action as necessary to protect against intruders, and participating in school functions to maintain safety and security. The officer may also be involved in developing and presenting training on various topics to staff and students, and working at school events such as sporting events, festivals, or other functions.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Certified by Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances.
Knowledge of modern police principles, practices and methods.
Knowledge of Scott County School properties.
Skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and make accurate decisions after considering the conditions.
Ability to prepare accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officers and employees, Scott County Schools employees and students, and the general public.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license required.
Must have completed the required basic training, and must complete required annual training.
Must be able to work irregular shifts.
Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
Must be able to physically restrain individuals when required.
Must be able to lift fifty pounds or more on occasion.
Requires stooping, bending, crawling, walking, running, climbing, etc.
Must operate automobile in emergency situations.
Must be and remain drug and alcohol free at all times when working for the City, or engage in activity to that work.

Nice To Haves

RETIRED certified police officer by the Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards.

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned elementary, middle and/or high school property in the Scott County School District.
Assists school personnel to prevent or respond to student unrest that poses a danger to the students or others.
Make referrals to community agencies that aid youth and their families, such as mental health clinics and drug treatment centers.
Assists the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrest.
Exercise discretion as a sworn peace officer and take law enforcement action, as necessary.
Takes appropriate law enforcement action to protect against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and related school functions.
Participates in school functions or meetings to help maintain safety and security.
Provides testimony at expulsion hearings or other law enforcement proceedings when requested.
May coordinate, develop, and present training on various topics to the school staff and students.
If working at a middle or high school, will be expected to work at some sporting events.
If working at an elementary school, will be expected to work at some events (i.e. festivals).