Resource Officer

Resource Officer Needed- Send resume to : Experience-Job related experience is desired but not required..

Education-High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses None Specified-Valid Ohio State Driver’s License Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate 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 prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: codes, regulations & laws related to the rights of students; safety practices and procedures; and the physical signs indicating students are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; and gang-member identification ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.

Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 23% sitting, 42% walking, and 35% standing.

The job is performed under some tPOINTS 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES The 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 by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicate information and respond to inquires; 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 drug related problems.

•Communicates district policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors for the 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 time activities, 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.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

•Responds to emergency situations (e.g.

fights, injury, classroom, etc.) for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

•Restrains students (e.g.

overdoses, behavioral problems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their own safety and the safety of others.

•Searches students, vehicles, etc.

for the purpose of ensuring safety of students/personnel and referring 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.

Temperature extremes and a generally hazard free environment.