School Police Officer
4 days ago
Indianapolis
Job DescriptionRole and Responsibilities The School Resource Officer (SRO) will perform regular law enforcement duties as determined by the PSOE Chief of Police. Specific duties of the SRO will be determined by the PSOE Chief on the school’s specific needs. The SRO will support and facilitate the educational process within Paramount Schools by providing a safe and secure campus, establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preserving public order, and the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. The SRO will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in schools. The SRO will patrol Paramount properties to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to Paramount property resulting from criminal activity. The SRO shall consult with local law enforcement officials and first responders to assist PSOE’s school safety specialist with the development, implementation and effective operation of a school safety plan that protects against inside and outside threats to the physical safety of students; prevents unauthorized access to school property; and secures schools against violence and natural disasters. Although the SRO is not generally involved in school disciplinary measures, the SRO shall help maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Responsibilities • Coordinate security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events. Monitor and instruct students, visitors and personnel on proper and lawful campus behavior. Help to maintain a respectful code of conduct., • Serve as visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with law related areas such as traffic, trespassing, fighting, and theft., • Patrol property for suspicious activity, unauthorized persons on campus, or unauthorized entry., • Work directly with the Chief of Police and closely with the school principal to foster a better understanding of the law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment., • Proactively collaborate with the school leadership team on safety protocols and procedures., • Work collaboratively with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between school and community to deter criminal and delinquent behavior., • Conduct security building assessments for all schools., • Willingness to work before and after hours as assigned by the Chief of Police to provide security coverage, investigate and patrol., • Work with colleagues to plan, problem-solve, and support one another on a daily basis, • Openly and eagerly share expertise at all levels, • Create a sense of community and belonging for the parents and students in the school, • Contributes to the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the school., • Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.Qualifications and Education Requirements, • Valid Indiana Driver’s license, • Preferred Associates in Criminal Justice, • Preferred 1-3 years of work experience in law enforcement, • Preferred ILEA Tier 1 Certified, • Proficiency in technology, • Prior experience in schools Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are normally performed on the school campus and in the surrounding community. SRO will have an office for administrative processing. SRO will be provided with a PSOE police vehicle. SRO will frequently be required to complete tasks in a wide variety of locations within the school campus and may work outdoors during inclement weather. The SRO works a standard work week, but additionally may be asked to work evenings and weekend events. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Paramount Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the PSOE Chief of Police. Paramount Schools of Excellence reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.