School Resource Officer

Overview General Purpose Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified to be considered for this position. Selected Candidates will receive a $7,500 Hiring Bonus. We are seeking POST Certified Police Officers to join the Commerce City Police Department. Must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a patrol officer and a minimum of two (2) additional years of full-time experience as a School Resource Officer for a full-service law enforcement agency to be considered for this position. Commerce City, a dynamic and diverse community with a growing future, places great emphasis on providing a safe environment to residents and members of the industrial and business sector and enthusiastically acknowledges the essential contribution and dedication of the sworn staff of the Commerce City Police Department. The Commerce City Police Department fosters and actively engages in community-based policing initiatives that promote a standard of excellence in providing police services in Commerce City and the region. The Department seeks the most qualified candidates who demonstrate personal character and competency to contribute to the Department's success. Qualified candidates will be dedicated to the service of others, will have experience or an understanding of community-based policing, can communicate and problem solve effectively, and can work collaboratively in a team environment. General Statement of Position The Commerce City Police Department's Youth Services Unit, in collaboration with community partnerships, maintains an alliance between youth, families, the community, and the Police Department, using teamwork, mentoring, and accountability to help youth become mature and responsible citizens. As School Resource Officers, the Youth Services Unit serves the Adams County Youth Initiative, Adams 14 School District, Brighton 27J School District, several charter school entities, and the Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department. The Unit also manages the Commerce City Police Explorer program, the Commerce City Youth Police Camp, and other youth-based programs. The Department provides School Resource Officer services to two school districts—Adams 14 and Brighton 27J—with 19 schools serving about 14,000 students. The Youth Services Unit consists of seven School Resource Officers and one Sergeant who reports to the Special Operations Community Services Commander. Selected candidates will be offered a five (5) year assignment, with possible extensions up to an additional five years based on the Department's needs. A selected candidate's experience may be considered toward a reduction in new hire training time. Selected candidates are expected to complete the Department's shortened In-house and Field Training programs for newly hired police officers. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, starting pay may be commensurate with the applicant’s years of service with their current agency. For example: if an applicant has five (5) years of service with their current agency, the applicant may be eligible to start at step E; currently $115,798 annually. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential duties of a School Resource Officer are defined in the detailed job description of a "School Resource Officer" attached to this job posting. See attached School Resource Officer Job Description: Additional Essential Duties In addition to those essential duties as a Police Officer, the following are crucial duties that shall be required for those selected as School Resource Officers: Respond to and address violations of the law that occur on or around school facilities, Respond to and address violations of the law that involve students or school personnel, Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to school facilities, Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to students or school personnel, Employ Restorative Justice and Procedural Justice concepts where appropriate, Respond to and address Safe2Tell reports as needed, Participate in student threat/risk assessments as required, Coordinate, plan, and manage school drills (i.e., Lockdown, Fire, Tornado) as needed, Communicate safety/security issues to school administration, Provide staff training pertaining to safety/security issues, Provide safety and security-related presentations to students as needed, Provide law enforcement-related educational presentations to students as needed, Conduct school facility security assessments with District staff, Address school campus-related traffic concerns as identified, and Any other duties specified by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees are accountable for all duties associated with this position. Minimum Qualifications Eligibility: At least 21 years old Possess a valid Colorado driver's license Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate Earned a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification Two (2) years as a Sworn School Resource Officer with a law enforcement agency Preferred Qualifications Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement experience Five (5) or more years of School Resource Officer Experience Basic School Resource Officer Certification Spanish Language Fluency Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills Associate\'s Degree or at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is subject to close without notice. 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