Under the supervision of the Director of Security/School Safety Manager, the School Resource Officer is responsible for performing the following duties:
Working closely with school administrators in an effort to provide and maintain schools as a safe environment conducive to learning.
Serving as a law enforcement resource to school administration.
Delivering lectures and providing information on law, police duties, and other related topics which support school curriculum.
Acting as a liaison resource to a principal and/or school administrator in investigating criminal law matters occurring in the school or on school property.
Counseling students in special situations, such as students suspected of engaging in criminal conduct, when requested by the principal or administrator.
Answering questions from students, teacher or administrators regarding criminal or juvenile law.
Providing security for special school events or functions.
Providing traffic control during the arrival and departure of students.
Attending meetings of parents and faculty groups to solicit their support and understanding of the School Resource Officer program and to promote awareness of the law enforcement function.
Conferring with principals and administrators to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near campus, or involving students at school-related activities.
Acting as a visible law enforcement figure on and around each school's campus.
Assisting other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school(s) to which the School Resource Office is assigned.
Serving as an information resource to school staff regarding gangs, truants, rival school competition, etc.
Acting as a liaison between the school and local law enforcement.
Assisting in facilitating conflict resolution sessions.
Maintaining neat, accurate, current and complete reports, records, and time records as required by the school administration.
Communicating clearly and concisely, treating with respect, dignity, and the utmost professionalism at all times, individuals inside or outside the school system including children, students and adults from diverse social and economic backgrounds as well as teachers, administrators and staff.
Maintaining the confidentiality of school records as required by federal and state law as well as the policies and procedures of the school district.
Attending required trainings; maintaining currency with school safety strategies, knowledge and best practices.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Safety and Security Services or school administrators.
Must be a sworn law enforcement officer (employed/reserve/special deputy or school-police under Indiana law)
Complete basic law-enforcement training as per IC 5-2-1-9 (through ILEA)
40+ hours of SRO-specific training (via Indiana LETB, NASRO, or approved training) within 180 days-or 365 days for smaller schools.
Carry out duties like arrest, search, emergency planning, and student support-usually defined in an MOU with the school
Firearm authorization is allowed, but only through proper law enforcement appointment-not through retail security licensing.
Be at least twenty-one years of age and be a high school graduate or possess equivalency (college degree preferred).
Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to use of force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances.
Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Indiana State Police.
Have good moral character as determined through investigation conducted by the school system.
Have passed a physical examination (at the candidate's own expense) by a licensed physician.
Possess a valid Indiana Operator's license as issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the State of Indiana.
Ability to obtain an Indiana School Safety Specialist certification within twelve months of employment.