Herron Charter
School Resource Officer
Herron Charter, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Herron Classical Schools (HCS) is a tuition-free, intentionally diverse public charter school network located in downtown Indianapolis. Our three schools (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) were founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are actively searching for School Resource Officers to support this mission.
An officer will succeed in this role by fostering and maintaining excellent relationships with students, staff, patrons, vendors, and the community. They will be expected to display tact, courtesy, and etiquette, demonstrating genuine care and concern for staff, students, parents, and other community members. This officer will be an example of good behavior for students through collaboration and projecting genuine care and concern for all.
Title of Position : School Resource Officer (SRO)
Salary Range : $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
Primary Job Function:
Collaborate with all stakeholders to build relationships, provide training on public safety topics, participate in safety planning, appropriately investigate criminal activity, enforce the law appropriately, prevent crime, and assist the administration in maintaining the safest learning environment possible.
Status : Full-time/Year Round
Supervised and Evaluated by : Vice President of Operations, Director of Safety and Security, Chief of Police
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials Required:
Qualifications : Must be twenty-one years of age and possess a valid Indiana driver’s license with the ability to be insured by ACSC, must have good health and be able to pass a physical fitness assessment (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy ILEA entrance standards), must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, must be willing and able to carry firearms, must have corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Education : High school diploma required. Any related advanced training is also considered.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : Have skills and knowledge in school operations and school safety concepts, be able to assume responsibility, provide guidance to administrators, and adapt to change as needed, enjoy working with students, professional in appearance and conduct, good communicator (written and verbal), effective public speaker, ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Experience : Experience working within a K-12 school environment preferred.
Certification : (ILEA) Certified – TIER 1: Basic Class Certified preferred. 60 hours of school resource officer training and certified Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy preferred. Must obtain certifications within twelve months of employment if certifications are not held. Must maintain all requirements set forth by ILEA Training Board for continued patrol certification. Must meet annual state-mandated training by ILEA. Must be weapons certified.
Other : Must wear the law enforcement agencies-issued uniform (Class A/BDU/POLO and Khakis) when school is in session on campus. Maintain all Law Enforcement Equipment. Herron Classical Schools will provide a laptop. The position will be exposed to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work. The position requires maintaining emotional control under stress, exposure to adverse and hazardous working conditions, working inside and outside (moderate exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), frequent district-wide travel, prolonged work days, and the ability to be on call.
Essential Functions:
Work independently with limited direction to effectively meet deadlines and mitigate stressful situations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Comply with all Herron Classical Schools policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Be a visible and engaged presence in assigned school(s).
Interact with other law enforcement personnel.
Stay current on student handbook information and changes in the law.
Assist with traffic control.
Investigate reports of criminal activity.
Develop crime prevention strategies within the school.
Protect against outside threats to the physical safety of students.
Prevent unauthorized access to the school property.
Collaborate with school administrators to maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with building administrators to train staff on law enforcement and public safety topics.
Educate parents on law enforcement and public safety topics to build healthy relationships with the community.
Speak at community events regarding public safety and school police topics.
Listen to students’ issues and make appropriate referrals to resources when necessary.
Conduct security inspections to deter criminal and delinquent activities.
Assist with emergency drills with the School Safety Coordinator.
Work with the administration to ensure the emergency management plan is updated and understood.
Understand and be able to implement the incident command system.
Check general security of Herron Classical Schools property, i.e., windows, doors, and gates.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations, Director of Safety and Security, and Chief of Police.
Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Herron Classical Schools also does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator Ms. Lisa Joseph, Director of Human Resources, 110 E 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 317-231-0010 ext. 16129.
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An officer will succeed in this role by fostering and maintaining excellent relationships with students, staff, patrons, vendors, and the community. They will be expected to display tact, courtesy, and etiquette, demonstrating genuine care and concern for staff, students, parents, and other community members. This officer will be an example of good behavior for students through collaboration and projecting genuine care and concern for all.
Title of Position : School Resource Officer (SRO)
Salary Range : $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
Primary Job Function:
Collaborate with all stakeholders to build relationships, provide training on public safety topics, participate in safety planning, appropriately investigate criminal activity, enforce the law appropriately, prevent crime, and assist the administration in maintaining the safest learning environment possible.
Status : Full-time/Year Round
Supervised and Evaluated by : Vice President of Operations, Director of Safety and Security, Chief of Police
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials Required:
Qualifications : Must be twenty-one years of age and possess a valid Indiana driver’s license with the ability to be insured by ACSC, must have good health and be able to pass a physical fitness assessment (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy ILEA entrance standards), must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, must be willing and able to carry firearms, must have corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Education : High school diploma required. Any related advanced training is also considered.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : Have skills and knowledge in school operations and school safety concepts, be able to assume responsibility, provide guidance to administrators, and adapt to change as needed, enjoy working with students, professional in appearance and conduct, good communicator (written and verbal), effective public speaker, ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Experience : Experience working within a K-12 school environment preferred.
Certification : (ILEA) Certified – TIER 1: Basic Class Certified preferred. 60 hours of school resource officer training and certified Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy preferred. Must obtain certifications within twelve months of employment if certifications are not held. Must maintain all requirements set forth by ILEA Training Board for continued patrol certification. Must meet annual state-mandated training by ILEA. Must be weapons certified.
Other : Must wear the law enforcement agencies-issued uniform (Class A/BDU/POLO and Khakis) when school is in session on campus. Maintain all Law Enforcement Equipment. Herron Classical Schools will provide a laptop. The position will be exposed to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work. The position requires maintaining emotional control under stress, exposure to adverse and hazardous working conditions, working inside and outside (moderate exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), frequent district-wide travel, prolonged work days, and the ability to be on call.
Essential Functions:
Work independently with limited direction to effectively meet deadlines and mitigate stressful situations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Comply with all Herron Classical Schools policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Be a visible and engaged presence in assigned school(s).
Interact with other law enforcement personnel.
Stay current on student handbook information and changes in the law.
Assist with traffic control.
Investigate reports of criminal activity.
Develop crime prevention strategies within the school.
Protect against outside threats to the physical safety of students.
Prevent unauthorized access to the school property.
Collaborate with school administrators to maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with building administrators to train staff on law enforcement and public safety topics.
Educate parents on law enforcement and public safety topics to build healthy relationships with the community.
Speak at community events regarding public safety and school police topics.
Listen to students’ issues and make appropriate referrals to resources when necessary.
Conduct security inspections to deter criminal and delinquent activities.
Assist with emergency drills with the School Safety Coordinator.
Work with the administration to ensure the emergency management plan is updated and understood.
Understand and be able to implement the incident command system.
Check general security of Herron Classical Schools property, i.e., windows, doors, and gates.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations, Director of Safety and Security, and Chief of Police.
Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Herron Classical Schools also does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator Ms. Lisa Joseph, Director of Human Resources, 110 E 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 317-231-0010 ext. 16129.
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