School Resource Officer - Temporary

Auburn Police Department; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Police Department seeks a School Resource Officer for Auburn City Schools. The role enforces local, state, and federal laws and reports to the Sergeant-Community Services. It is a temporary full-time position with duties including school security, liaison work, and presentations to groups.

Key responsibilities include testifying in hearings, safety planning, and delivering law enforcement education to students. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Alabama POST eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Special Qualifications: Must meet Alabama POST requirements; valid driver's license.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: knowledge of laws, policies, and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and law enforcement presence at City School campuses and events.
• Serves as liaison between the Auburn Police Department, Auburn City Schools, and Juvenile Court.
• Testifies in school board hearings and court proceedings.
• Conducts classes and speaks to various groups on relevant law enforcement subjects.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Investigation techniques

Firearms

Emergency vehicle operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER-TEMPORARY

Department: Public Safety – Police Division

Pay Grade: Temporary Pay Table

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Temporary Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing the duties of a School Resource Officer for Auburn City Schools and the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. This position reports to the Sergeant-Community Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides security and law enforcement presence at City School campuses and events and investigates crimes involving students.
• Serves as liaison between the Auburn Police Department, Auburn City Schools, and Juvenile Court.
• Testifies in school board hearings and court proceedings.
• Assists with safety planning for Auburn City School campuses and events.
• Conducts classes and speaks to various groups on relevant law enforcement subjects.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Auburn Police Department policies.
• Knowledge of Auburn City School rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in performing law enforcement and criminal investigation activities.
• Skill in the use of computers, hardware, software, cellular phones, cameras, and other office equipment.
• Skill in public speaking, to include making presentations and teaching.
• Skill in the mentoring of students and in curriculum and lesson plan development.
• Skill in investigation, interview, and interrogation techniques used in law enforcement.
• Skill in the proper use of firearms.
• Skill in the operation of emergency vehicles.
• Skill in school safety assessment and safety planning.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light to very heavy work, which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently walking, sitting, standing, crouching, bending, or stooping. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office, various school environments and outdoor venues. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law-enforcement equipment and protective environments equipment.