JOB
Primary Objective of PositionThe Mounds View Police Department seeks a
LATERAL School Resource Officer (SRO) to join our agency of professionals in their commitment to protect and serve the community. While school is in session you will primarily work in Mounds View’s elementary and middle schools, ensuring student and teacher safety, and fostering positive relationships. The SRO works Monday – Friday’s, no weekends or holidays during the school year. The SRO receives an additional 2.75% of wages while designated and serving in this capacity. In summer months, this position will return to the streets, and in the fall, return to the school.
This is a long-term SRO position.
Nature of Work:
This position is responsible during a specified period of time, for the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws, and protection of life and property. This position also assists in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, and other police-related problems.
Communicates with:
Internally – All staff, City Council
Externally – General public, County staff
Supervision:
None.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Work Functions:
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Performs community patrol: Operates a patrol vehicle; observes and enforces violations of parking and traffic laws and city code violations; responds to reports of suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches; conducts security checks on businesses, schools and other buildings; and answers calls, questions and complaints.
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Enforces criminal and traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; assists motorists in distress.
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Arrests offenders, utilizing reasonable force if necessary; and transports suspects to the jail.
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Provides first response medical treatment at injury scenes.
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Investigates crime and accident scenes: gathers, processes and stores evidence; interviews suspects; takes victim and witness statements.
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Provides testimony in court.
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Serves as mental health first responder, mediator, and ensures continuity of care through the mental health system.
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Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.
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Assists in and attends ongoing training in procedures, tactics, weapons, computer systems, and related subjects.
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Coordinates with other shifts and law enforcement agencies.
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Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
Other Work Functions (Illustrative Only):
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Performs related work as required.
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Ensures established programs for law enforcement and public service are achieved and implemented.
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Opportunities are taken to promote a favorable image of the department and create good public relations through civic groups and other presentations in the community.
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Ensures provided services consistently command the confidence and respect of the community.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Walking, reaching, pulling
X
Close and distance vision
X
Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision
X
Hazardous physical conditions
X
Heavy Work (exert up to 100 pounds of force)
X
