School Resource Officer/DARE Officer

CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Resource Officer/DARE Officer Job Description

School Resource Officer Objective:

Provides security patrol and other security services to the District. Helps to maintain a safe orderly school environment.

DARE Officer Core Objectives

• Classroom Instruction: Deliver certified D.A.R.E. curricula (typically to elementary and middle school students) focusing on the consequences of drug use, decision-making skills, and peer pressure resistance.
• Student Mentorship: Interact with students outside the classroom during lunch, recess, and school assemblies to build positive, trust-based relationships.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the police department, school administration, teachers, and parents.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Have extensive work with law enforcement agencies. In accordance with R.C. 107.98, have a certificate demonstrating satisfactory completion of an approved basic peace officer training program or a minimum of 20 years of active duty as a peace officer as that term is defined in R.C. 109.71.

Scope Of Position

Be able to work with police and safety personnel as well as school district staff. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

Essential Functions

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form 1-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The School Resource Officer coordinates and maintains building safety and law enforcement throughout the school district.

The School Resource Officer works in collaboration with the Superintendent, administrators including building principals to establish appropriate regulations, procedures, and plans to ensure safe and secure school facilities.

The School Resource Officer works in conjunction with the Director of Operations, the administrative staff and as necessary, the Board of Education to conduct internal investigations and refer incidents to Federal and State Law enforcement agencies. The School Resource Officer responds to direct threats against the school buildings, staff, students and community members on District premises and at District events to which the School Resource Officer is assigned to attend.

• Manages the development, delivery and advancement of practices and procedures to support a safe school environment. Prioritizes assigned tasks and completes duties within required timeframes.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social-emotional Issues.
• Helps investigate student concerns on request (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral issues, pregnancy, parenting, poverty, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.).
• Exemplifies professionalism at all times.
• Fosters goodwill to enhance the District's public image.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment.
• Performs all aspects of the job in accordance with board policies as well as state and federal law.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team and develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance and wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
• Respects diversity.
• Resolves issues tactfully.
• Proactively pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties and Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety and helps supervisors manage risks.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.
• Takes action to address bullying, harassment and/or aggressive behavior as requested.
• Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Is knowledgeable about the unique needs of students with disabilities served by the District and how to appropriately respond to incidents and behaviors of special education students.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
• Has knowledge of appropriate de-escalation strategies to reduce behavior incidents and avoid negative student behavior.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed and Implements workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
• Responds to security threats at school buildings and at school events which the Security Officer is required to attend.
• Provides recommendations for security enhancements and immediately brings to the attention of the Superintendent any security risks of which employee becomes aware.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Maintains conceal carry permit or other applicable certificate and immediately notifies the Superintendent of any change in the status of the employees permit or certificate.
• Establishes clear lines of accountability and command within the school safety forces.
• Develops school safety plans that would help direct emergency responses.
• Collaborates with district personnel to maintain a district Safety program. In collaboration with the Director of Operations, recruits, employs and trains safety personnel as required.
• Directs the deployment of safety and law enforcement personnel to manage routing operations and emergency situations.
• Supervises district and contracted law enforcement and safety personnel. Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following situations:
• Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases. Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
  
  

The Chillicothe City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties to be performed by current or future employees. Job descriptions and assigned duties may be modified as needed to address changing needs of the school district. Employees are required to carefully follow the directives of assigned supervisors and appointing authorities. Employee job performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.