Killdeer Police Department School Resource Officer
Salary: $78,045.76 - $104,415.57, Non-Exempt, DOE
Reporting To: Killdeer Police Department- Killdeer Police Chief (with coordination alongside the Killdeer Public School District)
Location: Killdeer Public Schools, Killdeer, ND
Overview & Purpose:
A School Resource Officer (SRO) is a sworn peace officer assigned to work collaboratively with the Killdeer Public School District administration to support student safety, crime prevention, and positive community relations. Based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice and NASRO, the SRO performs multiple roles: law enforcement officer, educator, mentor, and emergency planner. The SRO in Killdeer provides a visible law enforcement presence on school grounds and in the community while actively engaging with students and staff as a mentor, educator, and resource. The role requires balancing enforcement and prevention, with emphasis on building trust, supporting school safety plans, and enhancing community partnerships. This position is both proactive and reactive, combining incident response with preventive outreach and education
Requirements:
- Respond to incidents involving crime, threats, or emergencies occurring on school property.
- Conduct investigations related to on-campus assaults, theft, drug activity, vandalism, or other violations of ND Century Code.
- Make arrests when appropriate, coordinate evidence collection, and support legal proceedings.
- Participate in after‑school events (sports, dances, and sponsored activities) to maintain a security presence as directed by the Killdeer Police Chief.
- Deliver presentations or classroom instruction on topics such as internet safety, drug prevention (DARE), conflict resolution, and law enforcement roles for students, teachers, and parents.
- Serve as a mentor and informal counselor—building relationships through hall visits, lunchroom interaction, and lunch duty presence.
- Patrol school grounds, hallways, and parking lots.
- Partner with school administrators to develop and review emergency action plans, lockdown procedures, and threat-response strategies.
- Participate in risk assessments or safety planning committees.
- Engage with parents, counselors, or social service agencies as needed for truancy issues, welfare concerns, or juvenile court coordination.
- Complete incident, arrest, and investigative reports as required by department protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality and securely manage student-related files.
- Work jointly with local and surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Required Qualifications:
- Current ND POST certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of law enforcement experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, especially in rapport-building with youth, students, and staff.
- Competency in de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practice.
- Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
- Ability to work independently within the school while integrating with the police department structure.
Responsibilities:
- Primary objective will be to work with the Killdeer Public School District to develop a safe and secure area for school children and staff to conduct their day-to-day school activities, as well as build strong relationships and rapport with all children, teachers, administration, staff, fellow SRO’s and agencies, and the community.
- Performs required law enforcement services in compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures on behalf of the Killdeer Police Department.
- Patrols roads; performs traffic control; furnishes road and weather conditions.
- Responds to calls and complaints regarding suspected criminal activity; apprehends and/or seeks the prosecution of offenders of local, state, and federal statutes.
- Works with the court system, attorneys, and other law enforcement personnel; contacts various agencies to obtain and verify information.
- Investigate traffic accidents; write accident reports; enforce traffic laws.
- Conducts thorough investigations of both criminal and civil acts, and missing people to the best of their ability
- Prepares reports on crimes, arrests, or incidents; works with prosecuting attorneys; testifies in formal court proceedings.
- Upholds and enforces City of Killdeer Ordinances
- Prepares various records and data for court processing.
- Provides information to the public regarding various topics.
- Performs related work and any other duties as directed by the Police Chief
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in education or youth engagement.
- Willingness to obtain instructional certifications such as ALICE, DARE and NASRO Basic.
- Experience coordinating with school administrators and mental health professionals.
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Primarily school-based workdays, with frequent walking, standing, and general moderate physical exertion.
- May require lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally or engaging in physical intervention scenarios.
- Availability to work special events, after-hours programs, and district-level meetings.
Benefits Package:
· Vacation leave with increases based on years of service.
· Sick leave accumulates at the rate of 8 hours per month.
· 100% City provided Law Enforcement North Dakota Public Retirement System (NDPERS): 2025 Total is 18:04% of base salary.
· 100% City provided Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance City pays for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
· 100% City provided UNUM Life/STD/LTD/D&D Insurance
· $100 monthly savings plan upon completion of introductory period
· Optional 457 NDPERS deferred compensation plan.
· City housing may be available.
· Take home squad vehicle if living in city limits
· Free membership to the Killdeer Aquatics & Wellness Center
Applicants claiming Veteran’s preference must state so in a letter of application and attach appropriate documentation. The City of Killdeer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the admission to its programs or activities, including the employment process.
The City of Killdeer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,045.76 - $104,415.57 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
