Resource Officer

Resource Officer Needed- Send resume to : [email protected] OF INTEREST Four- day work week: Focus is open Monday through Thursday; Stable, successful school environment with over 12 years of successful academic offerings Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration Administrative staff members are former teachers.RESPONSIBILITIESThe purpose of the Resource Officer position is to identify potential problems regarding welfare,safety and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and/or site; maintain safety on campus byenforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicate information and respond toinquires; rapport building with students and staff to help maintain a great working environment.Essential Functions Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them on student drugrelated problems. Communicates district policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors forthe purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation. Investigates potential crimes and/or student related incidents (e.g. surveillance camera, cafeteria,numerous floors etc.) for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or pursuing further action.

Monitors school facilities (e.g. grounds, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lot, lunch timeactivities, vehicle registration, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security,and deterring crime. Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, authorities logs, visitor logs, etc.) forthe purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. fights, injury, classroom, etc.) for the purpose ofaddressing immediate safety concerns. Restrains students (e.g. overdoses, behavioral problems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring theirown safety and the safety of others.

Searches students, vehicles, etc. for the purpose of ensuring safety of students/personnel andreferring to administration and/or law enforcement as may be required.Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skillsin order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform thefunctions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintainingaccurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions,percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribedformats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and drawconclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobincludes: codes, regulations & laws related to the rights of students; safety practices andprocedures; and the physical signs indicating students are under the influence of alcohol or otherdrugs; and gang-member identificationABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/orclassify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others in avariety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operateequipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity ofindividuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Inworking with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actionplans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solvingwith equipment is limited.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of thejob include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups;maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constantinterruptions.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practicesand/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a definedbudget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job'sfunctions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.Working EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physicaldemands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; somestooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally thejob requires 23% sitting, 42% walking, and 35% standing.

The job is performed under sometemperature extremes and a generally hazard free environment.Experience Job related experience is desired but not required..Education High School diploma or equivalent.Required Testing Certificates & LicensesNone Specified Valid Ohio State Drivers LicenseContinuing Educ. / Training ClearancesNone Specified Criminal Justice/Fingerprint