Police Officer (School Resource Officer)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 1834

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Job Summary

The Greenville Police Department is currently seeking qualified sworn law enforcement personnel to serve as a School Resource Officer!

The School Resource Officer unit and Special Operations Bureau "Youth Community Outreach" of the Greenville Police Department emphasize education and rehabilitation over punishment when dealing with juvenile and young offender complaints. As a School Resource Officer, your law enforcement duties are to enhance the safety and security of the school by providing a safe learning environment for all including students, staff, parents, and the community.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Starting annual salary : $52,436.80- $57,678.40, depending on experience.

Salary after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period : $55,057.60 - $60,569.60, depending on starting salary.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice.

Qualified law enforcement officers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Examples of Duties

• Contributes positively to the execution of the mission of the unit and the Greenville Police Department;
• Assumes responsibility for the security and safety of assigned school;
• Serves as a liaison between assigned school and the Greenville Police Department;
• Patrols the school during school hours while acting as a visual deterrent, especially during class changes, lunch times or times and areas of large gatherings;
• Performs security checks throughout the day by checking interior and exterior doors, windows, and any other security measures necessary to ensure school safety;
• Completes incident reports, arrest reports, and juvenile petitions when necessary;
• Acts as a role model and seeks to establish a strong rapport with school administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and others;
• Maintains flexibility in scheduling, as an SRO may need to adjust to various events, including but not limited to, sporting events, meetings, after-school activities, threats, or other incidents;
• Attends and participates in community meetings and efforts;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

Note : Applicants selected for this position will be assigned as a School Resource Officer after successfully completing a field training program with the patrol division, which lasts up to three months. Applicants must be willing to work special events and assist with other patrol functions as needed. Applicants may be reassigned to a patrol shift if needed to support the agency's staffing requirements or as part of changes within the unit.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Provide your full name (no initials). Also provide your maiden name if applicable. (Required for background check.)Last, First, Middle (Maiden)

What is your Social Security number? (Required for background check - list number as xxx-xx-xxxx)

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

If you have attended college, which best describes your highest level of education?

How many years of full-time law enforcement experience do you have?

Are you currently employed as a law enforcement officer by a North Carolina agency?

If you answered yes to question 6, what is your title and name of your agency? If no, please type N / A.

If you are not currently employed as a law enforcement officer by a North Carolina agency, have you successfully completed an approved North Carolina BLET program?

If you answered yes to question 8, where did you attend your BLET program? If no, please type N / A.

Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note : a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

Please list your driver's license number and the state in which it was issued.

Are you at least 20 years of age?

Are you a citizen, born or naturalized, of the United States?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

This position requires that you be able to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to work a variety of shifts : days, evenings, weekends, and holidays?

I do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Greenville, whether the said records are of a public, private, or confidential nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions; the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and / or ratings; and other financial statements and records wherever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and / or consultation including hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veteran's Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency rating, complaints or grievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest. I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization, will be considered in determining my suitability for employment. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability, which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information.

I understand that a requirement of application for Police Officer is the completion of a series of physical endurance / fitness tests and exercises designed to determine my fitness for employment. I understand that the tests will involve strenuous physical activity including, but not limited to, running, bench press, leg press, sit-ups, and a flexibility test. I acknowledge that there are risks inherent in performing the endurance / performance / fitness tests, and I assume the risk of strain, accident, or injury in connection with my participation in these tests and exercises. I intend this recognition and assumption of risk to be binding not only for myself, but also on my family and legal successors in interest.

I understand that I will be expected to provide copies of the following documents prior to employment : Social Security card, birth certificate, valid driver's license, high school diploma / GED, college degree or transcripts (if applicable), Form DD-214 (veterans only), and state law enforcement certification.

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Salary : $52,437 - $57,678