SALARY: $35/ hour

PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant, the primary responsibility of all School Safety Officer is to provide a safe school environment, free from crime, drug abuse, and violence.

SCOPE: Protect the lives and property of the people of the Colerain Township, enforce the laws of the state and the ordinances of the Township and to serve the people in whatever way necessary within the scope of their particular assignment.

ESSENTIALS ROLES & RESPONSIBLILITIES: In addition to the job functions of a Uniformed Patrol Officer of Colerain Police Department, a School Safety Officer must perform each of the following tasks. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• The primary function of the School Safety Officer (SSO) is to provide physical security in the school.
• Provide necessary safety services in and around school property, while providing protection of the school staff, students, and property.
• Have primary accountability to the Administrative Sergeant.
• Maintain a working relationship with all Department personnel, especially personnel in which their schools are located.
• Thoroughly investigate all incidents coming to his/her attention and make appropriate reports.
• Create a readable copy of all such reports to be made and forwarded to supervision for review.
• Keep the Administrative Sergeant thoroughly advised of all incidents coming to the SSO’s attention. Extraordinary incidents are to be immediately reported.
• Perform other safety-related duties as directed by the police department and/or school administration.
• Prioritize and promptly respond in a safe manner to dispatched calls related to the schools to ensure that the investigation of any complaint is conducted in a thorough manner, using approved techniques to expedite adjudication or closure.
• Conduct preliminary investigations at the scene of incidents to which he/she is summoned or observes, determining what, if any, crime has been committed, taking appropriate actions to ensure the mission of the Department.
• Maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
• Follow the direction of supervisors.
• Refrain from abusive and threatening conduct toward co-workers.
• Maintain the confidence and trust of peers, superiors and general citizenry.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated and work independently of direct supervision.

CRITICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE:

• Strength in inter-personal skills as well as the ability to work independently. Must possess leadership skills and knowledge of current law enforcement strategies. Requires ability to handle stressful situations and exhibit compassion and good judgment when dealing with the public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, employees, or the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate figures and amounts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to get along with other employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION, LICENSING & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent. A valid state driver’s license. Must be bondable. Must maintain an Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) certification and eligible for certification or a qualified, retired law enforcement officer as defined in “The Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act”.