School Resource Officer

Deadline to apply: 10/21/2024

Reports to: Lima City Schools Superintendent / Superintendents designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

– Be or become a sworn member of the Lima Police Department Auxiliary Unit
– Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement
– Broad base of knowledge regarding youth, social issues, and the criminal justice system
– Ability to work with youth
– Effective oral and written communication skills
– Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others

Performance Responsibilities:

– The roles of a School Resource Officer (SRO) are identified as: 1) Safety expert and law enforcer; 2) Problem solver and liaison to community resources; and 3) Educator

Personal and Professional Responsibilities:

– Duty hours will be on school days during school hours for 8 hours based upon when schools starts and lets out every day (30 minutes prior to start of school day and 30 minutes after dismissal)
– Complete yearly training with LPD to maintain Auxiliary member status
– Become familiar with and knowledgeable of the LPD General Directives and Lima City Schools Policies and Procedures
– Adapt to a school environment and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development in working with youth and in a school environment
– Serve as link between the school district, local law enforcement, and social service agencies
– Work in conjunction with the school administration in the investigation and due process of serious discipline incidents
– Keep accurate, legible records and reports
– Maintain professional responsibility to serve as a positive role model to students, especially in terms of appropriate attitudes and respect
– Attend regular meetings with school administration to exchange info and ideas
– Keep all information regarding names and actions taken in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with FERPA
– Establish a trusting channel of communication with students, staff, and patrons
– Oversee an in-depth needs assessment to determine needs and approaches at the various schools, including gathering input from the Safety Council. Conduct ongoing assessments will be required

Safety and Security of Facilities and Grounds:

– Protect school property, staff, students, and patrons while on school property
– Observe, evaluate, and report on traffic around all schools
– Perform ongoing security checks of all school facilities and make recommendations to the school administration
– Investigate criminal activity committed on or adjacent to school property
– Deter misconduct by remaining highly visible in the halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, parking areas, etc.
– Work in conjunction with the Safety Council regarding emergency routes, drills, and waiting areas utilized during emergency situations
– Assist the school administration with truancy issues, criminal activities, and anyone causing a disruption on school property

Law Enforcement:

Enforce state statutes and city ordinances

Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects in crime and disorder investigations and follow-up investigations in compliance with law and Board policy

Report any violations of school discipline to the appropriate administrator

Notify the appropriate agencies and initiate a report if there is knowledge of or “reasonable cause” to suspect a chil