School Resource Officer

Alamance County Sheriff's Office; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office seeks a School Resource Officer to serve as a liaison between school administrators, staff, students and community programs. The role emphasizes visibility, preventive policing, and proactive relationship building within the School Resources Division.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and must pass a background check, polygraph and drug screening.

Qualifications

• HSD or GED required; must meet minimum age and background check requirements.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must pass oral interview, background check, polygraph, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assembles required documents and information for the School Resource Division.
• Obtains and maintains certifications applicable for the position.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains trust with students, staff and the community.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Sheriff or designee.
• Completes SRO Training (40 hours) and attends relevant local and out-of-state training.

Skills

Oral communication/ speaking

Written communication

Judgment

Accountability

Autonomy

Time management

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the School Resource Officer position in the School Resources Division. A School Resource Officer acts as a liaison between school administrators, faculty, and students with social agencies and programs available within the community. An officer serving in the role of a SRO is expected to build and maintain relationships with students, school personnel, parents, co-workers and their immediate supervisors. In this role, a School Resource Officer must provide a high level of visibility and maintain a proactive approach to deterring criminal behavior on school property. This position also requires good judgement and excellent communication skills.

Work Schedule: This is an FLSA non-exempt, position. Work is generally completed on a regularly scheduled basis; the normal workweek is based on a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, forty (40) hours per week.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assembles required documents and information as needed for the School Resource Division.
• Obtains and maintains certifications applicable for the position.
• Reports to duty on time and has regular attendance.
• Maintains the confidence and trust of students, peers, school staff, superiors and the general public.
• Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff or his designee.
• Attends training that is relevant to the School Resource Officer position (local and out of state).
• Uses discretion effectively to determine a proper course of action consistent with the Alamance Burlington School System policies and the department’s mission and values.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be out of the 12-month law enforcement probationary period.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully pass the following: Oral Interview, Background Check, Polygraph Examination and Drug Screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience with duties closely related to the School Resource Officer position, already certified as a SRO or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Associates or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience)

Special Criteria:

Candidate must successfully complete 40 hours of SRO Training.

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Use initiative and proper judgement when carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Multitasking -Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with elected officials, co-workers and the public.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Talk C

See C

Hear C

Physical Demands Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less O

13-25 lbs. O

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Color Vision, Depth Perception)