School Resource Officer

Pulaski County Schools•Somerset, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulaski County Schools Police Department, School Resource Officers (SRO's) are dedicated to addressing a safe school environment by providing law enforcement services at each school in the Pulaski County School District. SRO's should act as liaisons between the school district and the police department, respond to criminal activity and disturbances on school property, promote positive relationships between police officers, students, staff, faculty, parents and legal guardians, and mentor, educate and provide law enforcement services to students, faculty and staff. A School Resource Officer (SRO) means a sworn law enforcement officer who has specialized training to work with youth at a school site.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certified
At least 3 years as a Law Enforcement Officer in Kentucky
SRO Certified

Responsibilities

Providing a visible deterrent to criminal activity on school property.
Promoting a safe and secure environment on school property.
Responding to criminal activity and disturbances on school property.
Investigating crimes occurring within their assigned school property or stemming from incidents occurring at the school property.
Participate and collaborate in the development of the school's crime prevention programs, if requested and subject to departmental approval.
Being a positive role model to the students.
Supporting faculty and staff, when requested, and when circumstances necessitate a law enforcement response.
Act as liaisons between the school district and the police department.
Promote positive relationships between police officers, students, staff, faculty, parents and legal guardians.
Mentor, educate and provide law enforcement services to students, faculty and staff.