School Resource Officer

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRlPTION JOB TITLE: S chool Resource Officer/Campus Police MS Code 37-7-321 JOB GOAL: The primary purpose of the School Resource Officer/Campus Police is to work closely with school district staff, students and parents, members of the community, and external agencies to create and maintain a safe and orderly environment that supports the mission of the school district.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Education DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Enforce state and local laws and ordinances. MS Code 37-7-323 Investigate criminal incidents per LCSD policies and procedures. Make appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies. Work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students Develop school level crime prevention programs.

Conduct security inspection of facilities. Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide a safe and orderly school environment Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce School Board policies. Ensure school administrators safety while they are conducting searches which may involve weapons, controlled substances, or if a student is in an emotional state of mind.

Assist in review and revision of all Crisis Response Plans. Be visible within the school communities. Attend and participate in school functions and school related activities. Be responsible for developing and implementing security plans and supervising security officers at all (Home) extra-curricular activities. Build working relationships with school staff, students, and parent groups.

Work with teachers to design and present law-related topics and the role oflaw enforcement. Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building. Promote the profession of law enforcement. Increase the visibility and accessibility of law enforcement to the school community. Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Education/Experience/Skills: High School Diploma or the equivalent. Minimum age of twenty-three. Minimum of three (3) years law enforcement work experience prior to assignment.

Graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Program. MS Code 3 7 - 7 - 321 (2) Graduate of the MDE School Resource Officer Training Program. MS Code 3 7 - 7 -321 (2) Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills are essential for this position. Confidentiality, maturity, and professionalism at all times are essential for this position.

Basic computer skills to perform essential functions of this position. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports of activities for the school district. A valid Mississippi driver' s license is required. Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instruction manuals , policies and procedures.

Excellent communication skills. The ability to work effectively and efficiently. The ability to identify and resolve, in a courteous and professional manner, complex issues and problems while adhering to an appropriate policy and procedure. Continuing Education/Requirements: This position is required to have 40 hours (annually) of MDE sanctioned in-service training.

SALARY: $35,000.00/Annually EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the job description. EMPLOYMENT: 220 Days EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt