School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer

The purpose of the School Resource Officer is to provide students with a safe and comfortable environment within the City School System and areas of the City where youth may be present.

General: The School Resource Officer shall perform but is not limited to the following functions:

• Coordinate with and assist the Police Department in performing periodic drug dog detection checks of the Albertville High School and Alabama Avenue Middle School.
• Patrol all areas of the assigned school including patrolling the parking lot before and after school.
• Assist school officials in the enforcement of all rules and regulations.
• Maintain a confidential file on all juvenile gangs and gang members.
• Maintain data on potential problem juveniles who may be a threat to educations, law enforcement officials and the community.
• Assist school officials with sports activities, pep rallies, and any other activities as needed.
• Perform limited public relations functions to educate, citizens, civic groups, governmental officials, media, and other agencies, interested in this program.
• Assist officials with the Marshall County Juvenile Probation Office in the enforcement of laws.
• Maintain high moral standards at all times. This will ensure that the school resource officer will be a positive role model for our young people.
• Responsible for the office he/she is assigned to including City issued equipment.
• Keep supervisor informed of all weekly activities outside of routine job performance.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all school officials.
• Escort students to and from their vehicles during school hours in the event the student needs to retrieve something from their vehicle.
• Transport students from school as needed when their parents cannot be contacted.
• Assist students who may be experiencing car trouble.
• Counsel students as needed relating to personal problems they may have.
• Interact with students during breaks, class changes and all other school functions.
• Possess the ability to speak publicly.

Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Training and experience equivalent to: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be a sworn Police Officer and have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in Law Enforcement.
• Valid Alabama driver's license with the ability to be insured by the city's liability insurance carrier.
• Possess a strong desire to work with the youth of Albertville.