School Resource Officer

Whitestown, IN

Position: School Resource Officer

Reports to: The Head of Schools

Primary Responsibility:

  • The School Resource Officer (SRO) is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families at TPCS. 

Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of experience in Law Enforcement
  • 1-3 years of experience with kids and youth within a school or church setting
  • Counseling experience is a plus
  • Mental Health First Aid training preferred
  • SRO training required

Qualifying Characteristics:

  • The SRO is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education. 
  • The ideal candidate must have the desire to work closely with and nurture a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, school administrators, and community members. 
  • The candidate must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. 
  • As an employee at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, participation in weekly chapels, and other religious duties. 
  • At TPCS, your role involves a pastoral element whereby, through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith. 

Responsibilities:

  • To the best of the SRO’s ability, safeguard the students, staff, families, and community at TPCS. 
  • Foster relationships with the students, staff, families, and community at TPCS. 
  • Deterring acts of vandalism, graffiti, burglary, trespassing, and other hazardous, criminal, or authorized activities. 
  • Conduct security patrols
  • Respond to emergency situations and report as needed. 
  • Patrol the schools to detect and prevent criminal or unauthorized activities. 
  • Monitor parking areas
  • Maintain safe traffic around the schools and assist with drop off and pick up. 
  • Lead and participate in the Safety Committee
  • Provide training to staff on emergency situations. 
  • Attend extracurricular activities and events, when needed, at the school.
  • Work collaboratively with the Head of School, Principals, and staff to create a safe and healthy school. 
  • Define and address safety and security measures, as needed, within the schools and assist with implementation. 
  • SRO must wear the regular police patrol uniform and drive a fully equipped patrol vehicle.
  • Summer duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Exempt, salary - 10-month employee.