TITLE: School Resource Officer 

REPORTS TO: District Chief of Police

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

APPROVAL DATE: 10/27/2022    

 

 

JOB GOAL:  To prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations which might result in the event of student unrest by offering assistance to delinquency prone youths and their families in support of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students project goals..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:




QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) High School diploma or equivalent.

(2) Hold a valid MS driver’s license.

(3) Must have completed an accredited law enforcement training academy from the state of Mississippi. Must be able to complete the SRO certification course recommended by the Mississippi Department of Education within 90 days of hire. 

(4) Must be able to complete CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

(5) Three years of experience in law enforcement

(6) Must be minimum age of 24

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals;  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sometimes lift up to 25 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES  

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will work in an environment adhering to school board policy. This position may require work hours that vary as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job requirements may require work on weekends, holidays and attendance at meetings.  

 

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

 

CLASSIFICATION UNDER FSLA: Non-Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE: District

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

240 DAYS