School Resource Officer

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)

Class Code:             7824

CLASS TITLE:          School Resource Officer/Law Enforcement Officer   

REPORTS TO:          Superintendent and Safe Schools Coordinator 

SUPERVISES:           N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for Lee County School District including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, conduct investigations, and maintain a safe school environment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;
• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for Lee County School District; exercise authority consistent with statutory obligations and comply with lawful orders and school policies;
• Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes and other incidents as necessary;
• Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition. Wear professional law enforcement attire while on duty;
• Assist other law enforcement officers as needed when emergencies arise;
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures;
• Provide proper referrals for incidents occurring outside the officer's area of authority or jurisdiction;
• Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or conflicts;
• Perform related duties as assigned by the School Safety Director or Superintendent;
• Attend School Resource Officers Trainings and Safe School Conference;
• Serve necessary school paperwork including but not limited to Warrants, Subpoenas, Civility orders, etc. in relationship to the school district;
• Monitor students, parents, guardians and visitor activities while on school campus;
• The SRO shall coordinate their instructional activities with principals and staff members to allow the orderly educational process within the respective schools served;
• Be visible and/or monitoring while school is in session and/or while students are present on campus;
• Build relationships between students, parents, guardians, community and staff;
• The SRO shall develop expertise in presenting various subjects to the students. Such objects shall include basic understanding of the laws, drug and alcohol prevention, the role of the police officer and the police/school mission;
• When requested by the principal, the SRO shall attend parent/faculty meetings to solicit support and understanding of the program;
• The SRO will work with community agencies that provide support to Lee County Schools (ie, mental health agencies, telehealth, city and county agencies, etc.);
• The SRO shall assist the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrest;
• Maintain accurate records and timesheets;
• The SRO shall assist the school district in the enforcement of the lawful rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the school district but will not impose disciplinary consequences such as suspension, which shall be deferred to school and/or district administration.
• The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duties or as a hall monitor;
• The SRO will not discriminate in performing the responsibilities under this Agreement on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, genetic information, age or disability;
• The SRO shall read and become familiar with the Kentucky Board of Education regulation 704 KAR 7:160 on restraint and seclusion of students, and shall relate any questions as principal as needed for understanding. The SRO shall be required to take other trainings that are district required as a staff member;
• The Chief will provide direction to other SRO’s, collect proper paperwork, and maintain shared information to protect and serve the school district;
• SRO will assist the Safe School Director in updating the crisis manual annually;
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent in relationship to SRO duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Elements and appropriate application of state statutes;
• District facilities, school personnel and community members of assigned District;
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of law enforcement duties within the District;
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete reports of crimes and other incidents;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Work cooperatively with others and other district SRO’s;
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines;
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, walking, and/or running;
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing;
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching;
• Requires knowledge of and ability to execute proper restraining techniques;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy weights.

EDUCATION,  EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by specialized course work in law enforcement;
• Police Officer Certification with POPs Training;
• Must Attend SRO Trainings;
• Valid Kentucky driver's license;
• Pass all background checks/drug screening, etc. as required by board policy;
• Adhere to an 8-hour duty day for instructional days.