Natural resource officer job description

School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer Duties and Responsibilities for Grady County Schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of law enforcement experience.

Officers will:

* Be able to attend and pass the School Resource Officer Certification class
* Wear an approved Uniform while regular school day is in session, except on any day the School Administration approves.
* Report to the assigned school campus according to the hours of duty directed by the Superintendent and Principal at the school.
* Document activities on and off assigned campus and maintain a monthly activity report to be turned to the police department (PD) Chief by the 5th of each month. Keep current on a weekly basis with activity documentation.
* Attend after school home functions such as athletic events, dances, pep rallies, and graduation exercises as requested by the Principal, Superintendent or Chief of Police. Exceptions can be made, if approved in advance, by the School or System administration.
* Attend away games with the team if requested by School Administrator. Exceptions can be made if other arrangements are made and approved by School Administrator.
* Make all reports (incident, accident, etc…) available to the Chief ASAP.
* If sick, notify Chief and School Administrator no later than 7:00 a.m..
* Notify the School Administrator upon leaving the school campus for any reason.
* Supervise traffic at the beginning and end of each school day to ensure the safety of all the students.
* Patrol the parking lots ensuring student's safety into the school upon arrival in the morning and upon leaving the campus in the afternoon, to deter reckless driving, and to make sure only active students enter the campus.
* Improve the schools perception as a safe learning environment and deter misconduct by remaining highly visible in the halls, cafeteria, and gymnasium.
* Serve as a role model to students, especially in terms of appropriate attitudes and respect.
* Counsel students daily, either one-on-one or as a group on all school and non-school safety topics to include drug abuse prevention education.
* Assist the school administration with anyone who is causing a disruption, truancy issues, and any criminal activities occurring on campus.
* Perform ongoing security checks of the campus and make recommendations to the School Administrator.
* Attend parent and faculty meetings when requested by the School Administrator.
* Attend conferences with students, parents, faculty members and the Superintendent of Schools when necessary to assist them with law enforcement issues and or crime prevention.
* Prepare for and give presentations at faculty in-service meetings, parent education evenings, PTO meetings, and community organizations.
* Function as an information-gathering source for Law Enforcement and Juvenile Officials.
* Assist the School Administrator in developing and implementing plans and strategies to prevent and handle dangerous situations.
* Assist the School Administrator in formulating and practicing a school safety plan.
* Perform a school safety survey within the first month of each school year and again mid-year.
* Attend monthly meetings with other SRO's and School Officials to exchange information and ideas.
* Serve as a liaison between the Police Department, School personnel, and parents, and/or Sheriff Office.
* Conduct classroom activities/presentations involving a wide range of topics, including security, crime prevention, drug/alcohol education, and other related issues as approved by the School Administrator.
* Coordinate all activities with the Police Department and School Administrators and seek their advice, and guidance prior to enacting any program within the school.
* Be familiar with all community agencies, which offer assistance to youths and their families, such as mental health clinics, drug treatment centers, and juvenile authorities, and make referrals to such agencies when necessary.
* Adhere to the Grady County School Board and Grady County Schools law enforcement agency policies at all time.
* Keep names of students and actions taken by school administration in the strictest of confidence.
* Meet Principal or designee during the night when school alarm goes off.
* Attend monthly Board of Education meetings as scheduled.
* Chain of Command should be followed by the law enforcement agencies and school districts to create a positive flow of information.
* SRO should follow law enforcement policies and procedures while working with school districts policies and procedures. This may not be easy, but both entities need to be considered for the best interest of the school, staff and students.

Under supervision, performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in the facility.

* Pick-up students from their homes. Wand students and check their temperature before entrance into the van.
* Greet students at the door at the beginning of every session.
* Provide a security clearance for each student entering the secure area of the building. This will include when youth leave the secure area for bathroom breaks, class breaks/lunch time breaks, and at the beginning of each session.
* Retrieve the attendance roster and ensure lunch count is completed so that lunches can be ordered before each morning. Coordinate pick up lunches prior to schedule lunch period.
* Regularly walk through classrooms, outside the building during class/lunch break, and in reception and lobby areas during break times.
* Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, late, and/or absent. Contact probation officers to discuss concerns in any of these areas and participate in the resolution of these problem areas.
* Meet with students who are habitually late and/or absent and incorporate probation officers and parents as necessary.
* Facilitate safety drills on a monthly basis.
* Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and /or safety breach after each movement including break times and beginning/ending of each session.
* De-escalate any fights or security threats by identifying youth who report to be in a gang or who exhibits gang-related behavior. Monitor "spillover" conflict from the community.
* Assist with escorting youth to and from van and in/out of secure areas.
* Monitor security equipment and camera system and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
* Meet with probation officers and supervisors, education staff, community partners to increase community involvement.
* Assist in planning weekly student success meetings with students, education, and probation, and assist in coordinating monthly parent meetings
* Facilitate a group discussion every two-weeks on various LE topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED AND Successful completion of Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess three or more of the following:

* Completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.
* Three years of experience as a Peace Officer and current and valid certification as a Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.
* Two or more years of supervisory experience in police or investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.
* Two or more years of experience working in a juvenile justice or human service delivery setting

NOTE:

This position requires completion of the Georgia Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training. Please provide your PBLE number and Officer key number on the application. Failure to include this information may result denial of an interview.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma or GED AND successful completion of Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.

Additional Information

* Number of Openings: 1
* Advertised Salary: $46,000.00 - $48, 000.00
* Shift: Day Job
* Posting End Date: Oct 19, 2022

The purpose of this classification is to perform auxiliary school resource officer duties and school security work functions within the Tuscaloosa City Schools. Prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer is required. An auxiliary school resource officer's sworn status and authority will be limited to only those hours and situations where they are in uniform and working directly for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, and in direct line with carrying out their duty as instructed by the Chief of Police.

Auxiliary School Resource Officers shall work the same days and hours each day as teachers or as otherwise directed by the Chief of Police or his designee. In addition, Auxiliary School Resource Officers shall attend all required training including when school is not in session as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee, which shall generally occur at the beginning or following the end of each school year. Auxiliary School Resource Officers may elect 12-month disbursement of their pay for the work during each school year.

Auxiliary School Resource Officers are not classified as a regular full time police patrol officer trainee, or a certified police officer or a rank thereof as defined in the Tuscaloosa Police and Fire Pension Plan and therefore are not eligible to participate in the Tuscaloosa Police and Fire Pension Plan. This position will be eligible to participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama pension plan.
Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Works at the direction of the Police Chief in ancillary positions to handle traditionally low risk situations, duties, and calls for service and must maintain sworn status by successfully completing annual firearms qualification and continuing education requirements per APOSTC and TPD regulations by attending prescribed training classes and qualifications through the TPD Training Division.

Enforces all city, state, and applicable federal laws, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security.

Provide support services to law enforcement personnel; to include responding to low priority calls for service and not self-generate calls for service or perform traditional patrol officer functions unless extreme circumstances exist.

Auxiliary school resource officers will not be subjected to being drafted for emergencies and special details, but can volunteer to work special details as approved by the Police Chief.

Auxiliary school resource officers are not allowed to work in plain clothes, as they are considered as having sworn, arrest powers only when in uniform and on duty for the Tuscaloosa Police Department; auxiliary school resource officers are not allowed to work off-duty in a sworn officer status.

Auxiliary school resource officers are present in order to facilitate immediate intervention during an Active Shooter or similar situation; providing a reduction in the loss of life or number of injuries by sounding the alarm and immediately isolating or eliminating threats.

Responds to requests and complaints from law enforcement agencies and the general public concerning school safety.

Operates a vehicle to patrol schools; locking/unlocking gates.

Logs incoming calls and forwards to appropriate personnel.

Take written reports as needed documenting incidents that occur on school property; maintains daily log of activity and patrols.

Open and secures buildings for authorized entries.

Utilize computers and computer related equipment, including but not limited to emails and Word documents.

Patrols schools as instructed, by foot and vehicle, looking for security issues; responds to various authorities as needed.

Monitors compliance by employees and visitors of policies and procedures regarding security of schools and laws pertaining to public order, security and safety of students and employees.

Participate in training programs as directed, pertaining to security procedures and policies.

Monitor feed from surveillance cameras, and acquire the operational ability to record and play back camera feeds.

Communicate with school officials, employees, students, and private citizens on a daily basis in a professional and polite manner.

Liaison with police officers on issues pertaining to the safety and security of persons on school property; assists police as appropriate and directed.

Assists vendors and other third parties with access to areas and other help as appropriate.

Maintains records and communicates information to other personnel using communications and computer equipment.

Investigates malfunctions observed or reported, including problems of temperature, lighting, open windows or security and contacts appropriate staff to correct the malfunctions.

Identifies building maintenance needs not requiring prompt attention and submits work orders to correct.

Greets the general public and answers incoming telephone calls; forwards calls and messages to staff members; provides specific information to the public regarding school operations, policies and procedures.

Performs general office duties and clerical tasks to include transcribes, edits, and types correspondence, memoranda, and minutes; compiles and completes standard administrative forms, reports and documents pertaining to school operations; maintains records; receives, copies and distributes documentation; files and retrieves records, data and documents from filing systems.

Answers telephone, takes and relays messages.

Attends meetings as assigned; assists with special projects.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 21 years old. Prior APOSTC certification and sworn law enforcement experience required. Retired law enforcement personnel preferred. Must meet and maintain minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by the Alabama law. At the discretion of the department head or appointing authority, may be required to possess a concealed weapons permit, carry a City-issued handgun, and maintain sworn status by successfully completing annual firearms qualification and continuing education requirements per APOSTC and TPD regulations by attending prescribed training classes and qualifications through the TPD Training Division. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens. If a recent (within the last 90 days) retiree of the City of Tuscaloosa Police Department, some of the pre-employment requirements may be waived.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a service vehicle, telephone and two-way radio. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary to moderate work such as walking and patrolling grounds. Some circumstances or situations could raise physical requirements to the heavy level.

DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, maps, and procedural manuals.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with law enforcement personnel and the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand law enforcement, radio communication, medical, court, andbasic traffic maintenance principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add, subtract, and determine time.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using a telephone, two-way radio, and to operate a motor vehicle.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, two-way radio, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: May not require the ability to discern color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.