School Resource Officer

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the School Resource Officer position in the School Resources Division. A School Resource Officer acts as a liaison between school administrators, faculty, and students with social agencies and programs available within the community. An officer serving in the role of a SRO is expected to build and maintain relationships with students, school personnel, parents, co-workers and their immediate supervisors. In this role, a School Resource Officer must provide a high level of visibility and maintain a proactive approach to deterring criminal behavior on school property. This position also requires good judgement and excellent communication skills.

Work Schedule: This is an FLSA non-exempt, position. Work is generally completed on a regularly scheduled basis; the normal workweek is based on a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, forty (40) hours per week.  

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assembles required documents and information as needed for the School Resource Division.

• Obtains and maintains certifications applicable for the position. • Reports to duty on time and has regular attendance.

• Maintains the confidence and trust of students, peers, school staff, superiors and the general public.

• Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff or his designee.

• Attends training that is relevant to the School Resource Officer position (local and out of state).

• Uses discretion effectively to determine a proper course of action consistent with the Alamance Burlington School System policies and the department’s mission and values.

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be out of the 12-month law enforcement probationary period.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully pass the following: Oral Interview, Background Check, Polygraph Examination and Drug Screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience with duties closely related to the School Resource Officer position, already certified as a SRO or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Associates or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

Computer Skills:  Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience)

Special Criteria:  Candidate must successfully complete 40 hours of SRO Training. 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. 
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Use initiative and proper judgement when carrying out tasks and responsibilities.                      
• Multitasking -Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.  Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with elected officials, co-workers and the public.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.   
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.