JOB TITLE

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

SALARY (LEVEL 6)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

186 DAYS, 8 HOURS PER DAY

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7824

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED (HAZARDOUS DUTY)

DATE APPROVED

4/19/2022

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 10 years Law Enforcement Experience Preferred

Valid Kentucky Drivers License.

Current Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certified.

Military experience is advantageous.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs specialized law enforcement duties that provide safe schools.

Oversees the administration of school health services according to established policies and procedures.

Creates experiences that engage students socially, emotionally and physically; providing a foundation of CARE so students excel academically and socially.  

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Enforce Federal, State and Local criminal laws and ordinances.

Assist school officials with the enforcement of Local Board of Education policies and Administrative Regulations regarding school safety. 

Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve school safety issues or conflicts. 

Act as a liaison to school and district leadership in investigating criminal law violations occurring on school and district property.

Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, and other incidents as necessary.

Assist school officials with the enforcement of Local Board of Education policies and Administrative Regulations regarding school safety. 

Assist in the development and coordination of district wide risk and threat assessment protocols.

Prepare active fire suppression and prevention techniques.

Partner in the development and implementation of district and school emergency response plans, which include crisis response and recovery plans that align with community crisis response plans (first responders).

Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding school safety or code of conduct violations as needed.

Partner with school and district leadership to build psychologically safe buildings and classrooms through fostering positive, healthy school climates.

Implement activities and programs that promote integrity and interpersonal skills, engagement with community, build character, and educate the whole child.

Partner in the development of a district wide implementation of restorative practices.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

The ability to connect and partner closely with the Nelson County community.

The ability to build relationships, unite people, and innovate together to leverage resources for students.

The ability to strategically plan in collaboration with others towards the NCS District Mission.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills: patience, courtesy, and CARE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Wide range of physical movement.  Full mobility required.

Use of speech, vision, hearing.

Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. 

Indoor and outdoor activity.