School Resource Officer

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment for educators and students, investigate and take appropriate action related to criminal activity occurring on campus, and serve as informal advisor and conflict mediator to students in an effort to keep issues from developing into more serious problems.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions :

• Provide law enforcement and police presence at assigned school campus.
• Investigate and appropriately document allegations of criminal incidents within the campus per police department policies and procedures.
• Monitor crime statistics and work with local police officers, SROs, school officials, and students to design crime prevention strategies.
• Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment.
• Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security measures.
• Remain visible within the school community and attend and participate in school functions.
• Initiate interaction with students on the campus and promote a positive role model of the police profession.
• Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to those involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary.
• Assist in conflict resolution efforts.
• Investigate non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc. Interact professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
• Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by Police Department Administration.

School Resource Officers on Patrol Assignment :

• Patrol an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a City vehicle.
• Initiate applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Document investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants;

evidence collection; identification, location, and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery.

• Prepare and present cases to District Attorney's office.
• Investigate non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc.
• Conduct specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Respond to emergency calls to protect lives and property often involving criminal activities. Apprehend suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Prepare activity reports detailing patrol / investigation occurrences and submit reports to superiors for review.
• Enforce traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations. Investigate and prepare crime / traffic reports on criminal activities and traffic accidents.
• File required reports for the court and legal process and appear and testify in court as required.
• Participate in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.

Minimum Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must hold a Texas Peace Officer license through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• At least 30 college hours from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Must pass :
• Background investigation
• Essential Job Function screening
• Polygraph test
• Oral Review Board
• Psychological screening
• Drug test
• Must possess good moral character and meet any other standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Lateral Entry Officers must meet the requirements set forth in the Colleyville Police Department’s General Orders 401 (L).

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