School Resource Officer

Are you an accomplished law enforcement officer seeking a lateral move with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives and the broader community?

Being a School Resource Officer is more than just a job-- it's a calling. A chance to create your own journey, to make a profound difference in students’ lives, and to build a legacy of influence and accomplishment. If you are up to the challenge, we invite you to consider joining our team as a School Resource Officer in partnership with the Douglas County School District.

• Meaningful Impact: Work directly with youth in an educational setting, providing mentorship, protection, and guidance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy Monday through Friday hours, aligning with school schedules for a balanced lifestyle.
• Community Focus: Be part of a tight-knit department with strong community ties, where your contributions are recognized and valued.

• Serve as a School Resource Officer within Town limits in partnership with the Douglas County School District.
• Provide guidance and protection to students, staff, and the school community.
• During school breaks, transition to patrol shifts, hours may vary.

• Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $54.53 ($113,425/year), which is the top of the range (step plan is based on years of service). 
• Outstanding Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary term life insurance, FPPA retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, educational assistance program, employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions, which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.
• Growth & Advancement: We offer career development opportunities, including specialization in:
  • Field Training
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • K-9 Handling
  • Detective Work
  • SWAT
  • And more!

• Training & Support: We invest in your success by providing the tools, training, and experience needed to excel in your role.
• Close-Knit Team: Join a department where your skills and contributions are recognized and valued.
• Workplace Culture: We foster an environment where you can truly make a difference in the community, with the support of a passionate team.

If you are an experienced lateral officer with a passion for community service and creating a safe, nurturing environment for youth, we’d love to hear from you. Come have a profound impact on students, staff and our community as a whole!  

Key Responsibilities:

• Visible Presence and Safety Patrol: The SRO maintains a constant, visible presence on school grounds, ensuring the safety of students and staff. This includes monitoring for potential threats, preventing criminal activity, and addressing safety concerns in collaboration with school administration.

• Incident Response: The SRO is the first responder to incidents requiring police intervention, such as disturbances or illegal activities. In emergencies, the SRO ensures a swift, effective response to protect the well-being of the school community.

• Community Engagement: Building trust and strong relationships within the school community is central to the SRO's role. They engage with students, faculty, and parents, organizing educational programs on topics such as drug prevention, bullying, online safety, and conflict resolution to foster a well-informed, vigilant environment.

• Investigative Duties: The SRO conducts investigations into incidents occurring on school premises, gathering evidence and collaborating with local law enforcement and school administration to resolve issues.

• Traffic and Event Management: The SRO oversees traffic flow around the school to ensure student safety during arrival and dismissal. They also manage crowd control and traffic during school events or emergencies, maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

• Preventative Education: The SRO takes an active role in educating students about the legal consequences of certain behaviors. This proactive approach aims to prevent criminal activities and encourage positive decision-making among students.

• Crisis Intervention and Response: As a key crisis responder, the SRO provides immediate assistance during emergencies, coordinating with emergency services and offering expertise in crisis management, security measures, and emergency procedures.

• Liaison with Law Enforcement: The SRO serves as the primary liaison between the school and the Town of Parker Police Department, facilitating communication, sharing relevant information, and ensuring a coordinated approach to school safety.

• Documentation and Reporting: The SRO maintains detailed records of incidents, interventions, and activities, ensuring accurate documentation for safety planning, legal compliance, and future decision-making.

• Ongoing Training and Development: To stay current with the latest in law enforcement practices, safety protocols, and educational strategies, the SRO actively participates in professional development. This may also involve training school staff on security measures and emergency response procedures.

As well as all duties as a Police Officer:

• Responds to calls for service.
• Interprets and upholds various laws.  
• Prevents, discovers, and investigates crime.
• Preserves public order, protects lives and property and maintains public safety.
• Applies knowledge, reason, and appropriate judgment to make prompt, effective decisions after evaluating alternative courses of action.
• Initiates citizen contacts, traffic stops, and investigates suspicious occurrences through community policing strategies. 
• Interacts with citizens to identify issues of concern, works together to resolve concerns. 
• Facilitates community problem solving and takes enforcement action when appropriate.
• Observes, listens, and analyzes activities in a wide variety of situations; makes valid assessments of relevant issues, problems, and potential solutions.
• Investigates, gathers evidence, locates, and interviews relevant persons; makes arrests when required, takes necessary police action, prepares reports, and cases for prosecution, and testifies in court.
• Acts with sensitivity to the feelings of others, does not contribute to antagonism, interacts effectively with diverse groups, utilizes de-escalation practices, acts courteous/respectful, and uses good customer service skills.
• Communicates effectively with a wide variety of people verbally and in writing, under varied circumstances, listens, understands and resolves problems and potential solutions.
• Participates with others on work groups or committees to accomplish necessary additional tasks, i.e. PTO, School Programs, crime prevention officer, range officer, D.R.E., bicycle patrol, business associations, or neighborhood groups.
• Establishes positive relationships with citizens, business, and other members of the community.
• Completes required paperwork including but not limited to reports, citations, and warrant paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and as described in the Parker Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual; may serve in a specialized assignment capacity.

NASRO Basic SRO course, or National SRO Practitioner Certification preferred. 

• Knowledge of modern police principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of human nature, human problems, and problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of incident command protocol.
• Skill in interpersonal communications skills, including working effectively with a variety of town staff, elected officials and the public.
• Skills in research and report preparation.
• Skill in maintaining proficiency with equipment used in policing, including but not limited to vehicles, firearms, defensive weapons, radio, computer, radar, and an intoxilizer. 
• Skill in maintaining certifications and training relevant to law enforcement.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to learn and interpret relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to learn and navigate geography and roadways.
• Ability to read and write the English language effectively.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in the use of police equipment.
• Ability to perform work which requires good physical condition.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and the ability to issue clear concise verbal and or written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and function under pressure.
• Ability to load, unload, aim and fire handguns from a variety of positions at levels of proficiency and safety prescribed by qualification standards. 
• Ability to hear, understand and comprehend radio transmissions to respond appropriately to unforeseeable events and calls that characterize police work. Ability to hear and distinguish sounds and remain vigilant to potential hazardous/dangerous situations to self and others. 
• Ability to counsel and mentor others.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including but not limited to: drug screen, criminal history search, credit check and polygraph examination. 

• Lift and/or move objects weighing two-hundred (200) pounds or more, including the limp body of a person.
• Physically wrestle, struggle, fight, restrain, or otherwise subdue/restrain uncooperative people of various abilities, strength and/or quickness to rescue endangered persons, or physically separate individuals who are fighting, or preparing to fight.
• Be able to pinch, grab and manipulate index finger in order to fire a weapon.
• Climb a ladder, a fence at least 5 feet in height, climb to a roof, or other obstacles.
• Jump over obstacles or ditches and negotiate passage through difficult terrain or areas.
• Effectively function for extended periods of time with little rest and varied sleep patterns.
• Function fully in darkness and daylight, close and distance vision acuity, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.
• Perform First Aid/CPR functions at accident and disaster scenes.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle safely in non-emergency (routine) and emergency situations, including various weather conditions at various speeds.
• Members of the motorcycle unit must be able to right a laid over motorcycle from the ground that weighs approximately 620 pounds.

Salary : $43 - $113,425