School Resource Police Officer

Milwaukie Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO). This position receives a 5% base pay incentive. The SRO position is a four-year rotation with a chance to reapply for another four years. Once the 4-year rotation is complete, the officer will be assigned to the Patrol Division. This officer will be treated like any other lateral position and can apply for other assignments within the police department once eligible. The SRO works a 4-10s schedule and will be assigned to assist the Patrol Division during the summer months. The Milwaukie Police SRO works primarily at Milwaukie High School. However, they often are required to assist with matters at Rowe Junior High and elementary schools in the city. In recognition of the unique role the Milwaukie Police SRO holds in the community, this position will receive a take-home branded police vehicle for the duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities

The SRO works a 4-10s schedule and will be assigned to assist the Patrol Division during the summer months. The Milwaukie Police SRO works primarily at Milwaukie High School. However, they often are required to assist with matters at Rowe Junior High and elementary schools in the city. In recognition of the unique role the Milwaukie Police SRO holds in the community. SRO's are expected to focus on the safety of school staff and students. SRO's may do some enforcement activity in the school but are primarily tasked with upholding and building strong trust-based relationships with school staff, students and parent/guardians. The SRO is the subject matter expert on juvenile law and other trends with the city's youth population. The SRO will interface with the Clackamas County Juvenile department, Child Protective Services and other agencies where children who are members of the public school system may be involved.

The Milwaukie High School is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukie with a mass transit bus and train stop right across the street. SRO's should be able to shift to patrol work at a moment's notice as they are often the closest to active criminal activity near the school campus.

Qualifications

To qualify and apply as a lateral School Resource Police Officer, you must have at least three years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, have worked as a full-time paid law enforcement officer within the past 12 months, and have successfully completed a state-certified basic police training academy. Final eligibility evaluation will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on background and experience.  

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