School Resource Officer (SRO)

Must be POPS certified

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school and the District as a whole, including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school and the District; exercise authority consistent with statutory obligations and comply with lawful orders.
• Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as necessary.
• Maintain assigned equipment in proper working condition.
• Assist other law enforcement officers as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established procedures.
• Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
• Provide proper referrals for incidents occurring outside the officer's area of authority or jurisdiction.
• Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or conflicts.
• Participate in training and maintain certification and commission as required by law.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Elements and appropriate application of state statutes.
• Geographic area, District facilities, school personnel and community members of assigned District.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations, K.R.S., and other applicable case law.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Basic first aid.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of law enforcement duties at an assigned school and/or District.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by specialized course work in law enforcement.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Must possess a Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards Certification, have the ability to transfer their certification to Kentucky or, the ability to recertify within one year of hire and, to maintain thereafter.

School Resource Officer (SRO) training, certification, and commission as required by provisions of KRS Chapters 15, 61, and 158. Per KRS 158.4414 (9), “Any school resource officer who fails to successfully complete training requirements within the specified time periods…shall lose his or her school resource officer certification and shall no longer serve in the capacity of a school resource officer in a school.

FIREARM REQUIREMENT:

Each School Resource Officer shall be armed with a firearm and are required to successfully pass all fireams qualification standards, not withstanding any provision of local board policy, local school council policy, or memorandum of agreement.