School Resource Officer

About the role

The Commerce City Police Department seeks POST Certified Police Officers to serve as School Resource Officers (SROs). The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a patrol officer and two (2) additional years as a School Resource Officer.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and address violations of the law that occur on or around school facilities.
• Respond to and address violations of the law that involve students or school personnel.
• Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to school facilities.
• Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to students or school personnel.
• Employ Restorative Justice and Procedural Justice concepts where appropriate.
• Respond to and address Safe2Tell reports as needed.
• Participate in student threat/risk assessments as required.
• Coordinate, plan, and manage school drills (i.e., Lockdown, Fire, Tornado) as needed.
• Communicate safety/security issues to school administration.
• Provide staff training pertaining to safety/security issues.
• Provide safety and security-related presentations to students as needed.
• Provide law enforcement-related educational presentations to students as needed.
• Conduct school facility security assessments with District staff.
• Address school campus-related traffic concerns as identified.

Requirements

• Must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified.
• Selected candidates will receive a $7,500 Hiring Bonus.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a patrol officer and two (2) additional years as a School Resource Officer.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate.
• Earned a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification.
• Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement experience.
• Five (5) or more years of School Resource Officer Experience.
• Basic School Resource Officer Certification.
• Spanish Language Fluency.
• Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills.
• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent from an accredited institution.

Skills

• Experience or an articulate understanding of the community-based policing philosophy.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays each year.
• Pay increases during annual appraisal following a successful evaluation.
• General Leave: Prorated based on start date.
• Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Qualified educational expenses.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: Interest-free loan for computer hardware and software.
• Recreation Center Membership: $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes.

Pay

Starting pay may be commensurate with the applicant’s years of service with their current agency. For example, if an applicant has five (5) years of service with their current agency, the applicant may be eligible to start at step E; currently $115,798 annually.

Schedule

The position requires shift work that will likely include working days, nights, weekends and holidays, and working 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts.