Police - FT School Resource Officer

City of Madisonville • Madisonville, KY

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About The Position

The School Resource Officer provides quality police services in compliance with state mandates and department policies, procedures, and work rules. The officer conducts investigations and provides law enforcement services in assigned schools, while enforcing Kentucky law and Madisonville ordinances using appropriate discretion. The role also supports school and community safety through assessments, programs, committee participation, and liaison work. Supplemental patrol duties during summer months and assistance with Operations Division staffing and school crossings may be required. The officer must be prepared to perform duties under stressful, unusual, or emergency conditions and is responsible for the care and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a retired police officer in good standing and previously certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
• Must meet requirements set forth by KLEC and the City of Madisonville.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations within assigned schools and provide law enforcement services as necessary or assigned, including supplemental patrol duties during summer months.
• Enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and City of Madisonville ordinances using appropriate discretion.
• Organize and implement NASRO/KASRO or similar approved programs and promote crime prevention, victim/witness, and departmental programs in the school and community.
• Complete and submit required reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Perform duties under stressful, unusual, or emergency conditions and exercise considerable discretion.
• Assist with formal school safety and security audits as directed by state law.
• Conduct general safety and security assessments daily during the school year.
• Represent law enforcement on appropriate school committees and attend and participate in PTA, student, staff, and faculty meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and this or other law enforcement agencies.
• Assist with staffing the Operations Division and school crossings as necessary.
• Serve on city, department, or regional committees as assigned.
• Operate, care for, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED