Substitute District Resource Officer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school graduation or equivalent
• •Two years experience in security, law enforcement, and/or in a closely-related law enforcement field
• •Two years of youth intervention experience
• •Valid first aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• •Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• •Ability to work effectively as a team member
• •Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• •Ability to meet tight time constraints and deadlines
• •Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements, goals, and outcomes
• •Ability to utilize enforcement tools to include handcuffs, pepper-spray, baton, tasers, and handguns
• •Ability to maintain control of tense and potentially dangerous situations
• •Ability to chase, physically control, and apprehend suspects
• •Ability to accurately assess emergency situations and prioritize and coordinate responses
• •Ability to evaluate, control, secure, and investigate crime/fire scenes before arrival of law enforcement/fire department
• •Ability to conduct lawful investigations and provide appropriate documentation
• •Ability to remain calm under pressure
• •Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff, students, the public, and law enforcement and fire department personnel
• •Knowledge of criminal laws, search and seizure procedures, and legal process
• •Knowledge of security and safety practices and procedures
• •Knowledge of basic law enforcement procedures
• •Ability to guide and instruct students
• •Ability to demonstrate interview skills
• •Ability to demonstrate security and safety monitoring skills
• •Ability to make effective decisions in a thoughtful and timely fashion
• •Skill in perceiving possible security and safety breaches and the ability to take appropriate action
• •Ability to demonstrate effective self-defense skills
• •Ability to demonstrate effective public relations skills
• •Skill in communicating with individuals and groups of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels
• •Ability to operate two-way radios and other communication devices
• •Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word
• •Ability to communicate security and safety procedures to district staff, parents, and students
• •Ability to use video, camera, and sound equipment
• •Required to be constantly aware of personal safety; risk of attack with weapons; and confrontational situations
• •Required to deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals
• •Required to physically restrain students or adults
• •Requires substantial visual concentration and physical dexterity
• •Required to stand or sit for prolonged periods
• •Required to work outdoors in inclement weather
• •Responding to medical emergencies may result in exposure to danger, risk, or infectious disease
• •Required to represent the district on potentially controversial matters
• •Required to be accessible during off-hours in order to return to work for emergencies
• •May be exposed to high noise levels; may be required to lift heavy objects
• •May be required to meet deadlines or work extra and irregular hours
• •Ability to drive to various district locations
• •Physically intervenes and/or restrains students and/or non-students in a safe manner when necessary
• •Conducts investigations; questions suspects, witnesses, and victims of crimes; assists police with criminal investigations as needed; maintains confidential information as appropriate
• •Completes and submits written incident reports of criminal, security, and safety activity in a timely fashion to supervisor
• •Works with local law enforcement and school district officials to ensure the safety of campuses and individual students
• •Assists in the coordination of response to national or natural emergencies as directed by the district
• •Refers drug, alcohol, and tobacco incidents to proper law enforcement authorities and district administration for discipline and/or intervention and recovery programs
• •Patrols the buildings and grounds during the school day and at school events
• •Observes student activity for substance abuse, theft, vandalism, or other illegal activities
• •Prevents unauthorized access to school grounds by intruders
• •Maintains proficient skills in security techniques; attends and successfully completes mandatory training as directed by the district
• •Gathers information on gang/criminal activities and forwards to the district safety office
• •Provides information to staff and students concerning property protection and safety measures
• •Maintains positive working relationships with students, staff, and outside agencies
• •Ensures proper parking regulations are followed and violators are properly notified
• •Observes and monitors students and visitors entering and leaving campus
• •Greets and assists authorized visitors by providing directions and assistance
• •Maintains safety and security in parking lots
• •Provides security services for student activities and events
• •Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• •Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• •Work in a flexible and cooperative manner

Desired Qualifications

• •Training or experience in drug/alcohol abuse awareness preferred
• •Training or experience in working with diverse racial, ethnic, sexually oriented, and cultural groups preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge