School Resource Officer

Cape Girardeau Public Schools; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Resource Officer who will perform highly responsible law enforcement work to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and patrons.

The SRO will foster positive relationships between officers and youth, support anti-crime efforts, and collaborate with school administrators to address safety and crisis response across the district.

Qualifications

• Commissioned as a law enforcement officer.
• 2 years experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Broad knowledge of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings.
• Broad knowledge regarding youth, social issues and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of city, state and federal laws.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The SRO will conduct highly responsible law enforcement work under general direction to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and patrons.
• Foster an efficient and cohesive program that will build a positive relationship between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community in addition to reducing crime committed by juveniles and young adults.

Skills

Commissioned officer

Commissioning through CGPD

2 years experience

Court system knowledge

Youth and juvenile justice

Knowledge of laws

Communication skills

Job description

The Cape Girardeau Public School District is seeking a dedicated School Resource Officer.

Terms of Employment:

11-month contract; 220 days

The School Resource Officer will conduct highly responsible law enforcement work under general direction to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and patrons. Foster an efficient and cohesive program that will build a positive relationship between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community in addition to reducing crime committed by juveniles and young adults.

Required Qualifications:

• Commissioned as a law enforcement officer
• Ability to become commissioned through the Cape Girardeau Police Department
• 2 years experience as a law enforcement officer
• Broad based knowledge of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings
• Broad based knowledge regarding youth, social issues and the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of city, state and federal laws
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three of more years as a law enforcement office
• Previous experience as an SRO
• School Resource Officer Certification
• Working knowledge of CrisisGo

General Information:

Application Deadline: Open until filled