School Resource Officer

TITLE: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Reports to: Superintendent of Education

Salary: As set by the Board of Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
1. Adhering to safety practices
2. Administering first aid
3. Operating equipment used in the performance of job
4. Using pertinent software applications
5. Preparing and maintaining accurate records, drug interdiction and restraining protocol.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
1. Accounting/bookkeeping principles
2. Business telephone etiquette
3. Safety practices and procedures outlined by the laws of Mississippi pertaining to police powers.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent Interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
1. Communicating with diverse groups maintaining confidentiality
2. Setting priorities
3. Working as part of a team
4. Working with frequent interruptions
5. Gaining student and parent contacts

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid for the purpose of providing immediate medical emergency care.
• Arrests individuals suspected of engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of apprehending suspects and preventing further illegal activities.
• Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the school environment.
• Assists in the programs of drug awareness and drug prevention (e.g. drug surveillance, drug detections, drug education programs for students and parents, drug testing policies for students, and suggesting changes in drug policies) for the purpose of helping students, parents, employees, and the community in the difficult task of fighting drug abuse in our community.
• Assists with emergency operations of school facilities designated as shelters for the purpose of providing safe healthy shelters during natural and man-made disasters.
• Available to parents, students; faculty members, for conferences for the purpose of assisting them with problems of a law enforcement or crime prevention nature.
• Collaborates with other agencies (e.g. law enforcement, community professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
• Communicates school policies and enforcement to students, personnel, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
• Directs campus security functions for the purpose of providing training and /or evaluation work activities of security personnel.
• Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or referring to an outside agency for resolution.
• Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, building, adjacent areas, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned from the Director for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Provide primary responder coverage for each school or work site after hours for the purpose of answering the alarm call at each site and alleviating the principals or site supervisors from coming to the site, unless there is an actual discovered need.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Testifies in court proceedings for the purpose of providing information and documenting of illegal activity.