School Resource Officer - Police (Sworn)

Burlington Police Department; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burlington Police Department in Burlington, NC is seeking a School Resource Officer to serve in a fast-paced urban setting. You will perform general law enforcement duties and may rotate to patrol, investigations, or special assignments while maintaining a visible, positive presence in schools.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLET certification, and passing POPAT, with at least two years of sworn law enforcement experience and a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLET Certification from NC CJ Standards Commission is required.
• Passing Police Officer POPAT is required.
• Minimum of two years sworn law enforcement experience.
• Valid NC Driver's License in Good Standing required.
• United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general law enforcement duties as a school resource officer or within patrol operations.
• Patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and enforce laws in accordance with department policy.
• Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and the community to promote safety.
• Collaborate with school personnel and partners on safety education and crime-prevention initiatives.
• Prepare clear reports and work under supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Skills

POPAT

Driver’s License (NC)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLET Certification

Job description

How would you like to work as a school resource officer for the #1 Law Enforcement Agency of 2024?

About us

The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

What you will do

A City of Burlington Police Officer will perform general duties of law enforcement. Assignments may be to the Operations Bureau, K-9, Investigation Division, D.A.R.E., or other areas. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. Employee is highly visible in crime areas and must be assertive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image and represent COB professionally. Tact and firmness, sound judgment in accordance with department policy and state and federal law, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant, and is evaluated for decision making, work product, professionalism, job knowledge and officer safety through daily observation, review of reports, and discussions concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While this role is intended to be placed directly into a specialized division, patrol remains the primary operational function of the Police Department. Assignment to a specialized division does not guarantee continued placement in that assignment. Based on the operational needs of the Department, staffing requirements, or at the direction of the Chief of Police or designee, you may be reassigned to patrol at any time.

Policing with a Purpose

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing.
• Maintains a safe school environment, responds to incidents and emergencies, and investigates criminal activity occurring on school property.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and administrators while serving as a mentor and law enforcement resource.
• Provides safety and crime-prevention education and works with school personnel and community partners to address student and school safety concerns.
• Patrols high and low crime areas, talking to people in the community, checking buildings and residences, apprehending offenders.
• Investigates traffic accidents, using measurement devices and eyewitnesses accounts to determine violations, assist motorists, and talk to auto insurance companies and directs traffic flow as warranted and in emergencies.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior. Completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal activity
• Serves criminal papers, locating people indicted, serving warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons
• Tracks people who have violated traffic laws, inspection laws, registration laws, and other traffic offenses
• Conducts criminal investigations, gathering information and evidence, taking photographs of crime scenes; talking to witnesses; conducting background investigations;
• Prepares preliminary investigative reports, and other reports
• Assists state and federal prosecutors in court preparation; appearing and testifying in court Performs preliminary or detailed investigations of accidents or possible crimes
• Performs any and all related duties as required
• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the Police Department
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment
• General knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures
• General knowledge of CALEA standards
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics
• Clear and concise report writing
• Demonstrated ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification with Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission
• Successful passing of Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT)
• Minimum of two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience
• Valid NC Driver's License in Good Standing
• United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen

The City of Burlington has implemented a career ladder system. Employees typically progress from Police Officer I to Police Officer II to Master Police Officer. Classification distinctions, education and experience, and certifications and training are dependent upon the specifics of the police career ladder system. Some law enforcement training or experience is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements and Wor