School Resource Officer (SRO)

Town of Davie•Davie, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment during the school year. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services. Work involves responsibility for rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties under normal and emergency conditions, and may involve threats to personal safety and/or life. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, and directing traffic. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is under general supervision of a sergeant, reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by course work at a police training school or academy
Current State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification in good standing
Minimum of two (2) years of Police Officer experience
Valid State of Florida Driver's License and a good driving record
Citizen of the United States at the time of application
Good moral character as defined by Florida Administrative Code 11B-27
Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military
Not have an open Internal Affairs Investigation
Not have failed Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year
No felony convictions
Not have any driver's license suspensions within five (5) years of the date of this application
Not have steroid usage within five (5) years of the date of this application
Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years
Not have visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp or on the hands
Not have used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana
Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application
Not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application

Responsibilities

Working with and mentoring students
Disseminating information
Arbitrating disputes
Providing assistance through referrals
Property protection
Crime prevention
Investigative services
Other public safety services
Apprehending criminals
Directing traffic

Benefits

Single coverage health insurance, 100% paid by the Town
Life Insurance: $100,000
Retention Bonus: $2,500
Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan
Uniforms/Equipment/Firearm provided by the Police Department
Five (5) personal days per school year
Take Home Vehicle (during the school year only, must reside in Broward County and subject to a monthly fee)
Cell Phone Stipend: $40/month
Mandatory and departmental training will be provided and paid by the Police Department
Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in any week
Ability to work details and earn overtime during the summer and school break times (upon discretion of the Chief of Police and approval of the Town Administrator)
Veterans' Preference