School Resource Officer (SRO)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

– Fully commissioned police officer under the Navasota Police Department, assigned to the Navasota Independent School District during the school year.
– SRO works with and aids the administration and student body of the NISD schools.
– Serves as a mentor. consultant, and problem solver, and generally works to reduce crime through education and the promotion of positive police/student relations.
– During non-school times, the officer will be assigned to the patrol division.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

– High school graduation or its equivalent.
– Experience as a patrol officer; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

– Licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); Basic SRO training certification, or ability to attend and obtain basic SRO certification, and appropriate Texas drivers license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

– Investigate State and local law violations.
– Educate youth by providing relevant and informative educational programs as requested by staff.
– Provide mentorship, problem resolution, counseling, and enforcement when necessary.
– Serve as liaison between NISD and the NPD by coordinating police/school-shared activities.
– Solicit, promote, and present crime prevention and police-community relations programs in school and/or any youth/parent/school group that has a potential impact on juvenile crime.
– Consult with students, parents, teachers, and school officials and generally render assistance at every reasonable opportunity.
– Be knowledgeable on referral agencies and their services and provide this information to any requesting party.
– Divert juveniles from criminal activity and when possible, out of the criminal justice system.
– Maintain an active, productive calendar of scheduled school security activities,
– Work with other unit members and management in a positive, productive manner.
– Provide information to all requesting police agencies that aids their school security/crime prevention/community relations programs and/or affects their juvenile crime
– Perform Law enforcement and/or social maintenance role as the need arises,
– Perform any task, service or assignment as requested by Navasota ISD and approved by the Navasota Police Department,
– Disseminate citizen input to the appropriate unit or division as applicable. This includes, but is not limited to, suggestions on training, citizens praise or criticism of officers or policies, etc.
– When school is out for summer, work patrol shifts, as directed.
– Communicate with youth in a positive manner and dispel myths and misconceptions.
– Enhance the police image by example and through positive youth contacts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

– Applicable State, Federal and Local laws
– Techniques and procedures used in the law enforcement field
– Accident investigation
– City ordinances
– Radar operation and applicable procedures of use
– The use and care of vehicles, firearms and specialized equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

Understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws

Operate a vehicle under emergency conditions

Attend, understand, organize and conduct police officer training courses

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the Navasota Independent School District, other law enforcement agencies, judici