Resource Officer Focus Learning Academy SE (Columbus)

School Resource Officer -Please send resume- POINTS 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. 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 temperature 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 & Licenses None Specified Valid Ohio State Driver’s License Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances None Specified Criminal Justice/Fingerprint