Resource Officer

eSchool Consultants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day work week

Supportive staff and administration

Stable school environment

Job summary

eSchool Consultants is seeking a Resource Officer in Columbus, OH, to help maintain campus safety and enforce disciplinary policies while coordinating with law enforcement and school staff.

The role emphasizes communication, incident documentation, and emergency response, with a four-day work week and a supportive administration. A high school diploma and OH driver’s license are required, with preference for related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Criminal justice/fingerprint background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support local law enforcement on student drug-related problems.
• Communicate district policies to students, staff and visitors.
• Investigate incidents to resolve conflicts and pursue further action.
• Monitor facilities to deter crime and ensure safety.
• Prepare incident reports and logs.
• Respond to emergencies to address safety concerns.
• Search students or vehicles as required.
• Assist other personnel when needed.

Skills

Record keeping

Software applications

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (Ohio)

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The purpose of the Resource Officer position is to identify potential problems regarding welfare, safety and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and/or site; maintain safety on campus by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicate information and respond to inquiries; rapport building with students and staff to help maintain a great working environment.

Points of Interest

• Four- day work week: Focus is open Monday through Thursday;
• Stable, successful school environment with over 12 years of successful academic offerings
• Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration
• Administrative staff members are former teachers.

Essential Functions

• Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them on student drug related problems.
• Communicates district policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
• Investigates potential crimes and/or student related incidents (e.g. surveillance camera, cafeteria, numerous floors etc.) for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or pursuing further action.
• Monitors school facilities (e.g. grounds, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lot, lunch time activities, vehicle registration, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, authorities logs, visitor logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. fights, injury, classroom, etc.) for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Restrains students (e.g. overdoses, behavioral problems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their own safety and the safety of others.
• Searches students, vehicles, etc. for the purpose of ensuring safety of students/personnel and referring to administration and/or law enforcement as may be required.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: codes, regulations & laws related to the rights of students; safety practices and procedures; and the physical signs indicating students are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; and gang-member identification
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Experience: Job related experience is desired but not required.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses: None Specified
Valid Ohio State Driver’s License

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances: None Specified Criminal Justice/Fingerprint

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• ITC Generic
• 4480 Refugee Rd
• Columbus, Ohio 43232
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]