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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
W4FM+6C Columbus, OH, USA
Negotiable Salary
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