Student Resource Officer (SRO)- Clyde Boyd Middle School (6th - 8th grade)

Position available for the 2023-24 School Year

POSITION TITLE: Student Resource Officer

QUALIFICATIONS: Cleet Training, National Criminal History Background Check, CPR Training (District will provide CPR

Training)

REPORTS TO: Angelia Noel

Supervises Volunteers, Students, Parents

Evaluation: Annually, by the building supervisor(s)

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 50 pounds, ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides a safe and secure environment by monitoring and assessing the school campus and area around the building.
• Proactively and creatively supports the school culture to support a safe and strong culture.
• Monitors entrance and departure of students, parents/guardians, and other visitors.
• Monitors visitors entering and exiting the building.
• Monitors traffic before and after school.
• Monitors student flow before and after school.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as property damage, theft, the presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Provide added security for various events as needed.
• Communicates with supervisors and co-workers via phone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Resolves conflicts.
• Ensuring parents and visitors follow the school’s visitor protocol and assisting visitors who come to the office.
• Ensure students are meeting hallway transition and bathroom expectations. Records and reports scholars who do uphold expectations.
• Assists students who struggle consistently with following directions, attendance, or other various challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience (preferred) as a School Resource Officer or as a Security/Police Officer
• Cleet Certification

School Vehicle Supplied during work hours.

Skills:

• Knowledge of state and local laws that apply to school settings
• Passionate about the education of scholars
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural tendency toward collaboration
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills; demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Other duties assigned

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g., instructional technology)

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.