School Resource Officer

Estill County School District•Irvine, KY

About The Position

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for the Estill County School District including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) OR Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by specialized course work in law enforcement.
Valid Kentucky driver's license.
Knowledge of Computer Technology
Current Kentucky Peace Officers Professional standards (POPS) Certification.
Minimum physical requirements to perform essential job functions include: Lifting, running, carrying, bending, and climbing, utilizing manual dexterity, as well as have a full range of mobility.
School Resource Officer (SRO) training, certification, and commission as required by provisions of KRS Chapters 15, 61, and 158.
Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Enforce Federal, State and Local criminal laws and ordinances, and to assist school officials with the enforcement of Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding student conduct.
Assist other law enforcement officers as needed
Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or conflicts; maintain positive public relations.
Act as a liaison resource to the principal in investigating criminal law violations occurring in the school or on school property.
Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities.
Annual school safety manuals
Lock down drills and procedures
Educational discussions with students (drugs, online digital citizenship, etc.)
Training for bus drivers, custodians, cooks, and school staff on best practices for lockdowns and active threat situations
School safety site assessments (CPTED – crime prevention through environmental design; lighting, line of sight requirements, tree obstructions)
Traffic control
Large event planning (graduations, regional/district tournament planning)
Custodial interference mitigation
Work with transportation to determine whether bus drop off locations are safe for buses to pick up/drop off students
Off-site evacuation location negotiation (during a critical incident has the evacuation site been properly vetted and MOU in place. Ex. local church)
Home visits with FRYSC staff
Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as necessary.
Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner.
Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
Participate in campus activities, student organizations, and athletic/extra-curricular events as needed.
Prepare cases for juvenile court in cooperation with appropriate personnel.
Investigate and preserve evidence in cases of vandalism and theft of District property; take photos as necessary.
Patrol, answer school alarms, prepares preliminary break-in vandalism and accident reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent/Designee.