School Resource Officer

Job Purpose

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the School Resource Officer position in the School Resources Division. A School Resource Officer acts as a liaison between school administrators, faculty, and students with social agencies and programs available within the community. An officer serving in the role of a SRO is expected to build and maintain relationships with students, school personnel, parents, co-workers and their immediate supervisors. In this role, a School Resource Officer must provide a high level of visibility and maintain a proactive approach to deterring criminal behavior on school property. This position also requires good judgement and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Assembles required documents and information as needed for the School Resource Division. - Obtains and maintains certifications applicable for the position. - Reports to duty on time and has regular attendance. - Maintains the confidence and trust of students, peers, school staff, superiors and the general public. - Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Sheriff or his designee. - Attends training that is relevant to the School Resource Officer position (local and out of state).

Qualifications

- Must be at least 20 years of age. - Must be out of the 12-month law enforcement probationary period. - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). - Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. - Must be able to successfully pass the following: Oral Interview, Background Check, Polygraph Examination and Drug Screening.

Preferred Qualifications

- Two (2) years’ experience with duties closely related to the School Resource Officer position, already certified as a SRO or an equivalent combination of experience and education. - Associates or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

Skills & Abilities

- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. - Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. - Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community. - Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. - Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. - Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. - Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Use initiative and proper judgement when carrying out tasks and responsibilities. - Multitasking -Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Problem Solving/Decision Making - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Lift/Carry: F - Talk: C - Stand: F - Walk: F - Sit: F - Manually Manipulate: O - Reach Outward: O - Reach Above Shoulder: O - Climb: O - Squat/Kneel: O - Bend: O

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position will be located within the School Resource Division at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, Graham, NC. The position does require work within a North Carolina Public School and daily interaction with supervisors, the general public, school personnel and all members of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.