School Resource Officer

City of Lawrenceburg•Lawrenceburg, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Resource Officer (SRO) serves as a resource for the Lawrenceburg School District, providing support to students, teachers, and staff in all matters related to law enforcement, as a liaison between the school system and the Lawrenceburg Police Department. The work schedule is an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, with potential for on-call duties and overtime. The start date is on or after January 6, 2027. The SRO enforces state and local laws, assists school officials with student conduct policies, protects persons and property, and works with school administration on safety concerns. This role involves investigating violations, gathering information on criminal activity, making arrests, and assisting with traffic control. The SRO is responsible for completing accurate reports, providing classroom instruction on law-related topics, speaking to community groups, and serving as a positive law enforcement figure for students. They offer guidance to students facing law enforcement-related problems, make referrals, and meet with various stakeholders to address juvenile delinquency. The SRO acts as a liaison between students, parents, school staff, child protective services, and the juvenile justice system. They manage law enforcement intervention during emergencies until relieved by command personnel and document all actions taken. The SRO promotes the program, coordinates security for school events, and collaborates on developing new programs and policies. They also assist other agencies and participate in community-oriented policing programs when school is not in session. Other duties may be assigned by the Assistant Police Chief.

Requirements

Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to successfully complete and meet the training requirements of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of placement.
Must meet and maintain the training requirements prescribed by Indiana Law.
Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and methods including traffic, officer safety, investigation, report writing, and data systems.
Knowledge of criminal law procedures such as search and seizure arrests, interrogation, confession, evidence, crime scene protection, due process, and Court procedures.
Knowledge of criminal and traffic law.
Working knowledge of social service agencies in the community.
Working knowledge of business, educational civic and social organization in the assigned area.
Knowledge of Lawrenceburg School Corporation property including public access roads and entrances.
Knowledge of school locations, classroom layouts, external facilities, and maintenance buildings.
Knowledge of how to locate and use bus route mapping.
Ability to operate vehicle safely even at high speeds under less-than-ideal conditions or weather.
Ability to use weapons accurately and safely.
Ability to use a two-way radio both for law enforcement and school functions.
Ability to communicate with the public in situations which are highly emotional or hostile.
Ability to observe and report observations accurately and in detail.
Ability to establish rapport with individuals and groups of different ages, races, and values.
Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, and departmental general orders.
Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies from off-duty status.

Responsibilities

Enforces the State of Indiana criminal laws and City of Lawrenceburg ordinances.
Assists school officials with enforcement of school policy and regulations regarding student conduct.
Protects persons and property on school premises.
Works through school administration to address concerns related to school safety, including building security, emergency response and evacuation plans.
Investigates and assists in the prosecution of any violations occurring on school premises including, but not limited to, battery, sexual assault, drug use/sale, traffic infractions.
Gathers information concerning criminal activity involving students on or off school grounds.
Affects arrests as necessary and appropriate.
Assists with traffic control during the arrival and dismissal of students.
Complete accurate and complete reports of events that take place on school grounds including, but not limited to, criminal investigations, traffic related crashes and other significant events.
Provides classroom instruction on law and law enforcement related matters, as approved by police and school administration.
Speaks before parents and community groups on law enforcement and school safety related topics.
Serves as a resource for students, enabling them to be associated with a law enforcement figure in the school environment.
Provides guidance and consultation for students experiencing problems related to law enforcement; makes appropriate referrals.
Meets with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students on an individual basis to deal with specific issues or problems related to preventing juvenile delinquency.
Acts as a liaison between students, parents, school faculty and staff, child protective services, juvenile prosecutors, juvenile court, and probation officers; facilities communications between all parties.
Maintains control of emergency incidents requiring law enforcement intervention, with assistance of the school principal, until relieved by police or fire department command personnel.
Documents all action taken with students and parents in a formal setting and all relevant telephone conversations.
Promote understanding and support for the School Resource Officer program.
Coordinates and schedules security for football, basketball, prom, graduation, and other school events which require police presence, in conjunction with relevant school departments and staff members.
Works with student assistance coordinator, school board and central office administration to develop, coordinate and evaluate new programs to meet school and department needs, such as K-9 search guidelines and policies, educational programs, and intervention programs.
Serves on various committees dealing with the development or improvement of school guidelines.
Assist other agencies with investigations involving assigned school; act as a liaison with other agencies and school systems in assisting with the development of similar programs at their agencies or schools.
Assists with community-oriented policing programs while school is not in session. Including, but not limited to, summer camps, ordinance violations, park safety, and personal interactions with youth within the City of Lawrenceburg.
Other duties may be performed as directed by the Assistant Police Chief.