School Resource Officer

Estill County School District; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Irvine, Kentucky is seeking a full-time School Resource Officer to enforce laws and ensure safety within schools. Responsibilities include collaboration with law enforcement, community engagement, and conducting safety training. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, a valid Kentucky driver's license, and current Peace Officers Certification. Compensation is based on experience, with a competitive salary and a structured evaluation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or G.E.D. equivalent as per Kentucky law.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Current Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards Certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state statutes and protect lives within school.
• Investigate criminal violations on school property.
• Maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Knowledge of Computer Technology

Physical fitness (lifting, running, etc.)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

School Resource Officer

Estill County School District Central Office - Irvine, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5413995

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) OR Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by specialized course work in law enforcement.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Knowledge of Computer Technology.
• Current Kentucky Peace Officers Professional standards (POPS) Certification.
• Minimum physical requirements to perform essential job functions: Lifting, running, carrying, bending, and climbing, utilizing manual dexterity, as well as have a full range of mobility.
• School Resource Officer (SRO) training, certification, and commission as required by provisions of KRS Chapters 15, 61, and 158.
• Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Superintendent/Designee

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for the Estill County School District including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Enforce Federal, State and Local criminal laws and ordinances, and to assist school officials with the enforcement of Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding student conduct.
2. Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
3. Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or conflicts; maintain positive public relations.
4. Act as a liaison resource to the principal in investigating criminal law violations occurring in the school or on school property.
5. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities.
6. Annual school safety manuals.
7. Lock down drills and procedures.
8. Educational discussions with students (drugs, online digital citizenship, etc.).
9. Training for bus drivers, custodians, cooks, and school staff on best practices for lockdowns and active threat situations.
10. School safety site assessments (CPTED – crime prevention through environmental design; lighting, line of sight requirements, tree obstructions).
11. Traffic control.
12. Large event planning (graduations, regional/district tournament planning).
13. Custodial interference mitigation.
14. Work with transportation to determine whether bus drop off locations are safe for buses to pick up/drop off students.
15. Off-site evacuation location negotiation (during a critical incident has the evacuation site been properly vetted and MOU in place. Ex. local church).
16. Home visits with FRYSC staff.
17. Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as necessary.
18. Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
19. Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
20. Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
21. Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner.
22. Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
23. Participate in campus activities, student organizations, and athletic/extra-curricular events as needed.
24. Prepare cases for juvenile court in cooperation with appropriate personnel.
25. Investigate and preserve evidence in cases of vandalism and theft of District property; take photos as necessary.
26. Patrol, answer school alarms, prepares preliminary break-in vandalism and accident reports.
27. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
28. Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent/Designee.

TERM OF SERVICE: Salary: Daily rate based on years of experience+ $3900 KLEFPF (as available)
Workdays: 220 Days July 15 – June 15

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Tom Beall , SRO Supervisor
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]