School Resource Officer

Paducah • Paducah, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires having served as a police officer and/or graduated from a police academy comparable to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice's academy hours at the time of graduation. The basic function is to participate in monitoring student activities, maintain order and acceptable conduct among students, and provide protection for students and faculty by patrolling school grounds.

Requirements

• Served as a police officer and/or graduated from a police academy comparable to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice's academy hours at the time of graduation.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to participate in monitoring student activities.
• Ability to maintain order and acceptable conduct among students.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prepare routine reports.
• Ability to learn related District policies and objectives.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Work experience verified with previous employer(s).
• If not already POPS certified, must meet Peace Officers Professional Standards within the first year of employment as outlined by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monitoring student activities.
• Maintain order and acceptable conduct among students.
• Provide protection for students and faculty by patrolling school grounds.
• Prevent trespassers from entering or remaining in school buildings without proper authorization.
• Monitor student activities in hallways and cafeterias.
• Escort persons exhibiting undesirable behavior to the school office or out of the building as necessary.
• Assist school administration in developing and implementing policies and procedures for student discipline.
• Consult with office administration and recommend security plans as assigned.
• Report incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare reports of incidents which occur on school grounds.
• Monitor the loading and unloading of school buses.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual $10,500 supplement for POPS employees
• Annual KLEFPF incentive of $3,583.33
• 10 paid sick days
• 3 paid personal days

What This Job Offers

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