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Are you an experienced peace officer seeking a lateral move to a role where you can make a significant impact on young lives and the broader community? Do work hours that align with school hours sound good for your family life? If you're searching for a position that offers the opportunity to work closely with youth in an educational setting while still being part of a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, we invite you to consider joining our team as a School Resource Officer.
This position will be assigned to work for the Konocti Unified School District. The general work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. During times when school is not in service, this position can take time off or assist other special assignment positions, like investigations or the traffic unit. This position would generally only fill in to cover patrol shifts on an emergency basis.
At Clearlake Police Department, we pride ourselves on our deep-rooted connection with the community and the strong support we receive. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, featuring a recently remodeled police building, a fleet of new vehicles including a take-home program, a new on-site gym, an advanced 911 dispatch center, and the latest in both equipment and technology. We are committed to providing our officers with the training, experience, and tools they need to excel.
Our department is closely-knit, ensuring that your skills and contributions are recognized and valued. As a School Resource Officer, you won't just be another number in our force; you'll be a pivotal figure in our educational community, offering guidance, protection, and mentorship to our youth. We're dedicated to knowing and supporting each member of our team, providing a foundation for you to truly make a difference in our community.
Growth and development are at the core of our ethos. In addition to the School Resource Officer role, we offer opportunities for advancement and specialization in fields such as field training, traffic enforcement, K-9 handling, detective work, SWAT, and more. With us, you'll have the chance to enhance your skill set and advance your career in law enforcement.
We offer competitive compensation, with salaries equivalent up to $48.21/hour ($8,358/month), plus incentives. For more detailed information on the benefits we provide, please visit our Benefits tab.
If you're a lateral with a passion for community service and a desire to foster a safe, nurturing environment for our youth, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in making Clearlake a cleaner, safer, and more supportive community for all.
This recruitment is for academy graduates and lateral peace officers only.
A completed POST Personal History Statement (PHS) must be attached to this application. The form can be found at:
https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-251-phsPeaceOfficers.pdf
Skills to:
- Master the use of firearms and modern police equipment, ensuring safety within the school setting while maintaining approachability.
- Become proficient with modern office and computer equipment for effective communication and administration within the school context.
- Safely operate a motor vehicle, demonstrating a visible law enforcement presence on campus and surrounding areas.
Ability to:
- Apply advanced law enforcement knowledge and skills, including those acquired through P.O.S.T. certification, to the unique environment of schools.
- Adapt patrol, traffic control, investigation, and identification methods to suit the educational setting, focusing on the safety and well-being of students.
- Grasp and apply law enforcement theory, principles, and practices with a special emphasis on the needs and challenges of working within a school community.
- Stay informed of legal developments affecting school safety and student rights, ensuring compliance with current laws and policies.
- Work in partnership with various enforcement agencies, enhancing the security measures and support systems available to the school.
- Utilize self-defense and conflict resolution techniques that are appropriate for a school environment, prioritizing the safety and respect of all individuals.
- Interpret and act according to federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations with a nuanced understanding of those specific to educational institutions.
- Employ investigative methods that respect the sensitivities of the school setting, ensuring a supportive approach to handling incidents.
- Analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence with the discretion necessary for dealing with school-related matters.
- Observe and recall important details critical to maintaining a secure school environment.
- Prepare and deliver reports that are clear, accurate, and sensitive to the context of the educational setting.
- Respond to emergencies with calmness and efficiency, ensuring the safety and minimal disruption to the school routine.
- Communicate and interact with the school community in a manner that builds trust, respect, and positive relationships.
- Meet the specific first aid and physical requirements necessary for the SRO role, ensuring readiness to respond to school-specific health and safety concerns.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, tailored to effectively engage with students, staff, and parents.
- Foster positive, supportive working relationships within the school community, serving as a trusted link between law enforcement and educational stakeholders.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Prior experience in law enforcement, with demonstrated skills applicable to the school environment. Experience working with youth or within educational settings is highly desirable.
- A strong foundation in law enforcement practices and principles, as evidenced by previous work experience and specialized training relevant to the SRO role.Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, electrical hazards, dust, mechanical hazards, explosive materials and contagious diseases; Availability for shift work, work on-call, and stand-by call.
Full Time
$51k-69k (estimate)
04/13/2024
06/12/2024
learlake.org
Clearlake, CA
<25
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