Lateral School Resource Officer

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

GENERAL PURPOSE: School Resource Officers (SROs) provide law enforcement, public relations, and education activities for the Loveland Police Department in coordination with the Thompson School District (TSD). An SRO is expected to work cooperatively with school administrators to make an impact on student activity in the schools and their surrounding residential and business communities.

$15,000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers

• $7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training
• $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period 

3 WEEK VACATION BONUS for Lateral Transfers 

• 80 HOURS upon the date of hire  
• 80 HOURS upon successful completion of Field Training

LATERAL HIRING SALARY

SELECTION PROCESS: (please note, additional dates will not be available)

• Posting will close: Wednesday March 12, 2025 at 9:00AM MST 
• PRE-INTERVIEW QUESTIONAIRE: TBD
• INITIAL INTERVIEW: TBD
• COMMAND PANEL INTERVIEW: TBD
• BACKGROUND: TBD
• TENATIVE START DATE: TBD                                                          

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• SROs carry out the general duties and responsibilities of all Loveland Police Officers with the addition of the special skills, knowledge, and responsibilities of an SRO.
• SROs work cooperatively to intervene in school-related criminal activity.
• SROs act as a conduit for outside community resources to all constituents including TSD personnel, students, and students’ families.
• SROs gather information regarding criminal activities that impact the schools and involve other Department resources. SROs act in appropriate preventative, reporting, investigative, and enforcement actions.
• SROs keep and maintain appropriate records as well as complete required reports and forms.
• SROs play an active role in all aspects of school safety. These include but are not limited to district-wide and site-specific safety teams, risk assessments, safety plans, emergency procedures, and site safety inspections.
• SROs provide mentoring, role-modeling, and limited individual and group consulting  with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators upon request. 
• SROs give presentations to community groups, parent groups, and other organizations on pertinent, contemporary topics. These topics include but are not limited to delinquency prevention, criminal investigation and suppression, various juvenile issues, and the Loveland Police Department's role in the school and community.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate  in  special school functions, activities, and sporting events, often after regular school hours.
• Facilitate, participate, and/or organize programs as recognized by the LPD.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

This position is not responsible for supervision of City employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum standards set forth by Colorado P.O.S.T.
• Demonstrated mental capacity, emotional stability, and legal/procedural knowledge to analyze situations to make legally and ethically sound decisions. 
• Demonstrated effective verbal communications skills allowing communication with people who are emotional or distressed, under adverse conditions, and to groups of varying sizes.
• Written communication skills to prepare accurate and concise records and reports of activities/investigations. Personal computer and keyboard skills sufficient to conduct all required Department data searches and document production.
• Pursuit driving, police baton, electronic control device, pepper spray, arrest control and radar certifications.
• Firearms proficiency with both the strong and weak hand on all Department issued firearms. Must be able to load, unload, aim and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions and under various conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force, and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.  
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Work long and varied hours/shifts, on-call assignments, possible voluntary and/or mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend work.
• Ability to sit in and/or drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Must meet physical ability test standards set forth in Department policies.
• Withstand extreme weather conditions from sub-freezing to hot, humid temperatures.
• Incumbent must be able to perform duties under a wide range of external conditions from sedentary office work to physically and emotionally demanding activity such as violent physical arrests.
• Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm.
• Must have demonstrable basic teaching skills and the ability to organize and run group activities/programs.
• Must have knowledge in criminal law, juvenile law, and rules of evidence sufficient to conduct investigations without the immediate presence of a supervisor or assisting officer/detective.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with employees of the school district.

Experience. Minimum of (4) four years of law enforcement experience, (2) two of which must have been as a School Resource Officer.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Motor vehicle, handgun, shoulder arms, intermediate weapons such as mace, electronic control device, collapsible or straight baton, handcuffs, computer, body worn camera, police radio, telephone (mobile and traditional office systems), speed measuring equipment, Intoxilyzer machine, flashlight, and equipment necessary in making classroom presentations.

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Must be able to perform the following physical requirements:  walking, standing, running, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, crawling, bending, climbing, feeling, talking, seeing (includes distinguishing color), hearing and conducting repetitive motions.  Must possess necessary motor skills to operate a vehicle, mobile and portable radios, firearms, police baton, speed measuring equipment, mace, electronic control device, sobriety testing equipment, computer/typewriter keyboard, telephone, handcuffs, direct traffic and to arrest combative person.  Ability to run to apprehend a fleeing subject or to run to safety when confronted with certain situations.  Ability to use strength and quickness to rescue endangered persons. Ability to separate individuals fighting or preparing to fight.  Ability to function for extended periods of time with little rest or sleep. Most work is performed in school setting, with expectation of working other duties, including Patrol, during off-school seasons, vacations, and days off. Time spent with one-on-one interaction or small group interaction. Some work performed in a typical office environment which requires sitting, reaching, repetitive keyboard motions. May, at times, require an extended workday to meet the goals of the SRO program and the LPD.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation. We encourage, value and respect diversity.

Beginning on 8/1/2023, The City of Loveland will begin participating in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Salary : $89,661 - $111,179