SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Barre, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Education Incentives

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Health Insurance

Job summary

Vermont League of Cities and Towns seeks a lead School Resource Officer to manage law enforcement duties for BUUSD schools in Barre City during the school year. The role requires initiative and independence under broad guidelines, with supervision from a sergeant and direction from school administrators as appropriate.

The position emphasizes safety, collaboration with schools, and community outreach, including crisis response, prevention programs, and referrals to local resources; NASRO

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in specialized support services.
• Knowledge of statutes, ordinances, criminal law, investigations and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making schools safe and secure.
• Perform law enforcement duties and respond to incidents.
• Liaise between police and BUUSD to address mutual interests.

Skills

NASRO Basic Course

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Written records

Community policing

Education

Certified Level III Police Officer (VCJC)

Job description

COMPENSATION: $64521-$81827 based on yrs of LE experience

BENEFITS: VMERS D Retirement Plan; Education & Veteran Incentives; Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays; Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

DEFINITION OF POSITION

This is a lead level law enforcement position assigned to the BUUSD schools located within Barre City during the standard school year. This position is responsible for full law enforcement duties commensurate with a Senior Police Officer. Officers holding a School Resource Officer (SRO) position need to work with a high degree of initiative and independence under broad program guidelines and general supervision of a sergeant. The SRO will be further monitored by, and receive day-to-day direction and assignments from BUUSD school administrators as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Assists in making schools a safe and secure environment
• Performs law enforcement duties and responsibilities by taking appropriate action when a crime occurs or when emergency or immediate law enforcement action is needed
• Operate as a liaison between the police department and school district and assist in dealing with issues of mutual interest to both entities.
• Make home visits and coordinate school services with the home in cases that regard legal issues and delinquency matters
• Participate and assist in prevention programs within the schools and community to include utilizing other police personnel to achieve program goals.
• Work to build rapport with school students and staff while retaining respect of the position
• Respond to routine requests for assistance and emergency situations in the schools. Function both as a member of the school safety team and emergency planning independently at incidents of uncertain duration
• Attend staff/parent/administrative meetings as appropriate/when requested
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety, substance abuse and other curriculum.
• Present instruction to students and staff as appropriate/when requested in areas concerning safety and/or other related topics and areas of expertise
• Be a resource to staff and students and be available for conferences, counseling or questions
• Be visible and interactive with students and staff
• Act as a liaison with other officers and the schools regarding investigations which initiate in or outside of the schools and involve students of the schools
• Develop/assist in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations concerning students and the schools
• Maintain radio contact with the Emergency Communications Center as well as the schools served
• Issue parking ticket violations as appropriate relative to the schools
• Answer questions, give general assistance as needed
• Become familiar with local resources and agencies that assist with youth and families and make referrals when requested or as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to successfully complete the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Basic School Resource Officer Course
• Demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in a specialized support service through training
• Working knowledge of statutes, ordinances and criminal law, investigation and crime prevention methods
• Ability to lead and motivate others in both routine and crisis situations.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze emergency situations, apply first aid and/or request emergency fire and rescue services
• Ability to complete routine forms and records
• Ability to apply law enforcement methods and procedures and take other appropriate action as needed dictates
• Ability to handle sensitive school and public contacts
• Ability to understand, demonstrate and implement problem solving techniques based on the concepts and tenets of community-oriented policing
• Must have personal integrity, pay attention to details, be emotionally stable, and physically fit to perform all the duties of the Police Officer position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Level III Police Officer (or equivalent, recognized by the VCJC)