Police Officer/School Resource Officer

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Police Officer/School Resource Officer to perform district police duties on school properties and support at-risk students. The role requires completion of POST Basic Academy, CA Driver’s license and US citizenship, with a view to collaborating with site administration to monitor at-risk youth and enforce school rules.

The position emphasizes communication with diverse student populations and adherence to district policies while providing

Qualifications

• Must be twenty-one years old by the filing deadline.
• Two years prior law enforcement experience is desired.
• High school graduation or equivalent and graduate of the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy are required.
• Associate Arts Degree or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform school district police duties on school sites and district properties.
• Enforce applicable sections of the California Education Code, Penal Code and district policies.
• Provide support services for at-risk students and one-on-one support for students/parents.
• Work with site administration to identify and monitor at-risk students and participate in meetings.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

POST Basic Academy graduate

Associate Arts Degree desirable

Job description

About the job Police Officer/School Resource Officer

Position Summary
Directly responsible to the police services administrator in conjunction with school site
administration; perform school District police duties, in and about the school sites and other District-owned and operated properties; provide support services for at-risk students with attendance and other related concerns; provide one-on-one support for students and/or parents; work closely with site administration and personnel to identify and monitor at-risk students; participate in meetings; make child abuse referrals when appropriate; possess knowledge of socioeconomic and cultural-ethnically diversified student population and the ability to effectively communicate and discern needs; enforce applicable sections of the California Education Code, Penal Code, District Board Policy, individual school rules, policies, regulations and procedures;and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education
Must be twenty-one (21) years old by the filing deadline. Two (2) years prior law enforcement experience is desired. High school graduation or equivalent and graduate of the Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy are required. Associate Arts Degree or equivalent is desirable.

Licenses and other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License, with a good driving record, and proof of insurance are required. Completion of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy and Training as identified in California Government Code Section 1031, and eligibility for certification within one-year of appointment, if not already certified; successful completion of physical agility test, firearms certification, report writing, communication skills test, and P.O.S.T. Field Training Officer Program. No Felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. Must be a US Citizen.

Documents

• Certification (P.O.S.T Basic Certificate)
• Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver's License)
• Other (Current proof of automobile insurance (insurance card or declaration page/applicant's name must be listed))
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma, High School Transcripts or Equivalent (ex: GED))
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)