What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - School Resource Officer position at City of Goldsboro?
General Statement of Duties/Distinguished Features of the Class
Hiring range is negotiable between $51,379 and 66,280 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience
The School Resource Officer schedule will follow the Wayne County Non-Traditional Calendar with the “school year”.
There will be an additional five (5) 8hr days for the SRO Conference, and two (2) 8hr days for training/admin during the summer. These additional days will be flexible days that must be taken only during the Spring Break or Christmas Holidays with the Non-Traditional Calendar Schedule.
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The following documents and forms must be completed and attached to the online application for consideration:
- North Carolina Personal History Statement (F-3) (Download PDF reader) (Complete, Print, Sign, & obtain current notarized signature, and Upload document)
- Pre-Employment Procedures and Minimum Requirements (PAF-1) (Download PDF reader) (Print, Sign and Upload document)
- Authorization for Release of Personal Information (PAF-2) (Download PDF reader) (Complete, Print, Sign, & obtain current notarized signature, and Upload document)
- Check List of Required Documents (PAF-3) (Download PDF reader) (Complete Checklist as Verification of Required Documentation)
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED along with any other higher education attainment
- Valid NC Driver's License (Military Exemption: Active Duty/Recently Separated/Reservist may submit Out-of-State License.
- Completed forms should be attached to your online application. If not, please return to the Police Department or to the Human Resources Department , 200 N. Center Street, or mail to PO Drawer A, Goldsboro, NC 27533.
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Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property at assigned school campus in the City. An employee in this position is required to perform all of the essential job functions of a Police Officer Classification, performing a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the school campus during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. If at any time the officer cannot, or is unable to, fulfill the specific duties of a School Resource Officer, the officer will be re-assigned as a Police Officer in the Operations Bureau.
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Patrols school campus in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied classrooms or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen property, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective areas on the school campus, sidewalks, or other hazardous conditions.
- Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, student disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
- Acts as a liaison resource to school administration, having all criminal law violations occurring at the school investigated; documents and investigates violations of laws and ordinances which take place in the City of Goldsboro.
- Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships with school staff, students, administrative personnel, parents, the media, and other police officers, assist the school in planning special events which impact the police department and/or community.
- Assists law enforcement officers from other agencies with their investigations concerning students attending the school where the officer is assigned.
- Provides traffic control duties on school property and key student crossing areas, as needed.
- Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standard working order.
- Prepares records and reports of activities.
- Becomes familiar with the students of the assigned school and assists them in identifying problems and concerns.
- Gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.
- Attends monthly and regularly scheduled training classes and other training as allowed or required by the Department.
- Assists the administration and faculty in the formulation and presentation of educational programs dealing with legal and social issues.
- Attends after school events and extracurricular activities such as parent-teacher organizations, sporting events, and graduations. Also coordinates and schedules additional officers to assist with events requiring multiple officers at after school events.
- Participates, when requested, in student/parent meetings and provides mentoring strategies, when applicable.
- Identifies community resources for support of the students, and faculty.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.
- Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
- Knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.
- Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
- Ability to perform work in accordance with Departmental policies, and state and federal law, supplemented with applicable contract(s) and agreement(s).
- Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Ability to present effective court testimony.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.
Physical Requirements/Special Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, dexterity and full range of motion. The following additional physical abilities are also required: manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work as a law enforcement officer is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Use of safe work practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are required. The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening (traffic, biological, chemical, fire, gun fire) situations or unusual environmental risk which require a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death. These risks occur on a more frequent basis. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
- Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer.
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn police officer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to adhere to a schedule as determined by the Chief of Police.
- Ability to comply with certificate and training required by the North Carolina Administrative Code (12 NCAC 09B. 0313).
- Ability to stay assigned as a School Resource Officer for a minimum of two (2) years.
Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows:
Years of Service Days per Year
0 - 4 years 12
5 - 9 years 15
10 - 14 years 18
15 - 19 years 21
20 years 23
A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.
Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days).
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status before and after the holiday.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.
Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family. Dental and vision insurance is available at cost to the employee and/or his/her dependents. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost.
Wellness Assistance Benefit
The City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. By estimating your family's health care and dependent care costs for the next year, you can lower your taxable income and save money. The City of Goldsboro offers a FSA through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.
Social Security: The City employees are members of the Social Security System. The employee contributes 6.2% (FICA) and 1.45% (Medicare) for a total of 7.65% of their annual salary and the City contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees up to $2500 per fiscal year for job-related courses or required courses leading to a job-related degree. This is subject to department approval and an employee must complete probation before reimbursement is granted.
Promotion Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to apply for internal positions. Employment opportunities for current employees are posted on the City's Intranet.
Retirement: All employees who are in a regular position that requires 1,000 hours or more of service per year are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NC LGERS). The employee contributes 6% of their annual salary on a tax deferred basis. The City contributes to the employee's retirement account. Eligibility for unreduced monthly benefits begins upon retirement after 30 years of service at any age, at age 65 with 5 years creditable service or at age 60 with 25 years creditable service. Police Officers and Park Rangers may retire at age 55 with 5 years of service and receive an unreduced benefit. Eligibility for reduced monthly benefits begins after you reach age 50 and complete 20 years of creditable service or you reach age 60 (age 55 if you are a firefighter) and complete five years of creditable service. Police Officers may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer.
457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City.
The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement.
Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.
Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro is committed to hiring and retaining high quality personnel. As a result, we offer competitive salaries that are consistent with market growth. New hires may serve a six month probationary period upon date of hire and are evaluated in six-month increments.
The eligibility for merit is based upon the following criteria:
Employee must have an overall appraisal rating of 2.0. Employee should score at least 2.0 in competencies; any competency with a score less than 2.0 will result in employee's ineligibility.
Note: The merit eligibility criteria is subject to change at the City Manager's discretion.
The appraisal process in the City of Goldsboro includes an evaluation of each employee's duties and responsibilities applicable to their position. Upon completion of the probationary period, employees are evaluated on an annual basis. The appraisal period is from October 1 – September 30 of each year.
The City of Goldsboro may provide merit incentives for high performing employees subject to City Council approval.
Salary : $25 - $2,500
