School Resource Officer/Security

Greenwood Community Schools

Kentucky

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local education authority in Kentucky is seeking a School Resource Officer to provide law enforcement services within schools. The SRO will engage with students, develop crime prevention programs, and assist in emergency planning. Applicants must have NASRO certification and a clean criminal history. This role is essential for maintaining a safe environment in the school community and ensuring collaboration with school staff. The position is seasonal and involves active participation in school functions.

Qualifications

Must have NASRO certification.
Completed criminal history check.
Law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide law enforcement and police services to the school and grounds.
Develop and implement classes in law-related education.
Assist school officials with crisis situations.
Initiate interaction with students and promote the police profession.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Positive relationships with students

Crisis management

Crime prevention strategies

Education

NASRO certification

Job description

Position

Position Type: Security/ Security - Seasonal
Date Posted: 3/13/2025
Location: All Schools
Closing Date: Until filled

Description: School Resource Officer

Provide law enforecement and police services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school. Investigate allegations of criminal incidents per policedepartment policies and procedures. Enforce state and local laws and ordinances. Make appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies.

Work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. In addition the SRO shall develop crime prevention programs and conduct security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities. The SRO should monitor crime statistics and work with local patrol officers and students together to design crime prevention strategies.

Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment. Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce Board Of Education policies and procedures. Ensure school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled dangerous substances or in such cases that, the student's emotional state may present a risk to the administrator. Assist school administrators in emergency planning and buildingsecurity matters. Provide a course of training for school personnel in handling crisis situations, which may arise at the school.

Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school's staff and as well as with student and parent groups.

Develop and implement classes in law related education to support the educational efforts of the faculty. Work closely with teachers in designing and presenting law-related topics and the role of police in our society.

Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary. Assist in conflict resolution efforts.

Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building. Promote the profession of police officer and be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of police to the school community.

Qualifications