Police - School Resource Officer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: FT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:

The purpose of this classification is to provide quality police services in compliance with state mandates and department policies, procedures, and work rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts investigations within the assigned schools; provides law enforcement services and functions as necessary or assigned, which may include supplemental patrol duties during summer months.
• Enforces the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the City of Madisonville ordinances while utilizing the appropriate discretion.
• Organizes and implements the NASRO/KASRO or similar approved programs; implements and promotes crime prevention, victim/witness, and departmental programs as appropriate within the school and community.
• Completes and submits required reports, forms, and other correspondence.
• Performs duties under stressful, unusual, or emergency conditions and exercises considerable discretion.,
• Assists with conducting a formal school safety and security audit as directed by State law.
• Performs general safety and security assessments daily during the school year.
• Serves as a law enforcement representative on appropriate school committees; attends and participates in PTA, student, staff, and faculty meetings.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and this or other law enforcement agencies.
• Assist with staffing the Operations Division and school crossings as necessary.
• Serves on city, department, or regional committees as assigned, exercises responsibility for the operation, care, and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a Retired Police Officer (in good standing), and have been previously certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
• Must meet requirements as set forth by KLEC and the City of Madisonville
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license