JOB
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Virginia DCJS certified Police Officer to serve as a School Resource Officer (SRO) on a part-time basis.. The School Resource Officer is responsible for interacting with the police staff, school faculty, school administration and staff, parents, and students in the Roanoke City School system to lead and educate students, promote safety, and promote positive police/community relationships. The officer is responsible for one school in the Roanoke City school system. The officer serves as a law enforcement officer, teacher, role model, and counselor to and for the students The SRO works with diverse groups of people. A majority of the time is spent in environmentally controlled classroom settings, although assignment outdoors in various weather conditions may occur. Stressors in the assignment include interaction with openly hostile students or parents, requirements to meet deadlines, and the responsibility for a large number of students with a wide variety of concerns. The SRO is responsible for preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting criminal violations on Roanoke City School property or events. The work hours for middle schools are 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and for high schools is 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will follow the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar schedule. Work hours are subject to being flexed, which includes but is not limited to dances, athletic events, and shift extensions.The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.This is a non-exempt position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Teaching Duties Model appropriate behavior for students, parents, and school employees Follow authorized guidelines and provide appropriate documentation Visit classes and teach the approved curriculum and other materialsParticipate in lunch periods to establish rapport with students Assist teachers with bus duty in the morning and in the afternoon Maintain a teaching schedule maintained by the school system Police DutiesCommunicates with co-workers and supervisors Maintain proficiency in law enforcement duties and capabilitiesOperate police vehicle Notify supervisor of any crime or safety issues in the workplace which is unusual or requires intervention Completes incident reports Counseling DutiesPractice active listening Conduct confidential sessions with children Deal effectively with special needs children Deal effectively with incidents of truancy, neglect, discipline or relationship problemsCounsel students upon request or when requested by teachers in law-related areasMaintains awareness of youth support and counseling services available in the community Makes referrals as necessary SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DUTIESContact people by radio when neededType letters and reports on computerInteract with children at breakfast and lunch and when leaving at the end of the dayMaintains awareness of police and educational issues in the community Conducts regular security checks and/or surveys of the school environment Assists in problem-solving activities, especially as related to youth safetyAttend court when necessary to represent a childAttend community meetings in school area Attend faculty meetings Work with the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Fingerprint children for parents when requested
