School Resource Officer

Police Officer

Supervisor: Police Sergeant or Officer of Higher Rank

Starting at: Contract

This is a police practitioner class responsible for the provision of a broad range of law enforcement services to protect individual rights, preserve the peace, prevent, and suppress crime, protect life and property, identify and apprehend criminal offenders and enforce regulatory measures in the Ashland Independent Schools System. A police officer receives general and specific instructions from a police sergeant or officer of higher rank regarding assignments and procedures to be followed. A police sergeant or officer of higher rank regularly inspects the work and gives specific guidance when special problems arise, although this class is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves personal danger and frequent exposure to life-hazard conditions. A police officer may be assigned or reassigned to any department, division, section, unit, team or serve in special capacities as needed. The Ashland City Charter, city ordinances, state and federal laws, constitutions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States of America and a police sergeant or officer of higher rank prescribes objectives and activities for this class.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Protection of civil liberties. Fair impartial and consistent enforcement of the ordinances of the City of Ashland, statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and all pertinent laws. Patrols an assigned area within the properties of the Ashland Independent School System facilities during a specific period and/or responds to calls in motorized police equipment or on foot. Inspects premises of unoccupied buildings or residences to detect any suspicious or criminal conditions. Personally inspects all parts of the city to observe conditions and traffic problems as well as properties and facilities of the Ashland Independent School System. While assigned as a school resource officer investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and make arrests of persons found to be in violation of law. Conducts or assists in the investigation of criminal or non-criminal incidents. Accompanies a prisoner to headquarters, jail or court and appears in court as arresting officer. Directs traffic and issues appropriate citation or make a custodial arrest to those who violate laws. Checks automobile parking in restricted areas and issues appropriate citation. Completes clerical and administrative duties as assigned. Responds without delay to a request for law enforcement service. Prepares written reports of activities which provide a concise and accurate account of the incidents or crimes. Prepares and make public presentations to schools, civic and other groups. Attends fires or traffic crashes in an assigned beat or district, or as otherwise assigned; gives all possible assistance and prepares necessary reports. Maintains public order in crowds, parades, funerals or other public gatherings and quells riots or other disturbances. Provides crime preventions, organizes neighborhood watch programs, home security programs and related activities. Locates and recovers stolen property and locates wanted or missing persons. Provides emergency first aid. Operates appropriate police equipment as required. Maintains police records, operates a computer and serves as property control officer. Writes reports and testifies in court as required. Maintains in good working order all equipment assigned. Can be and is instantly called into readiness during within facilities or properties of the Ashland Independent School System and is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities listed as duties of the police officer including physically subduing an arresting violators, directing traffic, search and seizure operations, area evacuations, hostage taking situations and many other circumstances including acts of nature such as tornadoes, flooding, severe snowfall and conditions that require exceptional manpower allocation.

Non-essential: May be assigned to specialized functions such as D.A.R.E. Officer, School Resources Officer, Community Services, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

Retired Kentucky Certified Peace Officer (only) in good standing.

Certification/Licensing Requirements:

Must be able to acquire and maintain certification as a Kentucky peace officer; must successfully complete required annual training. Must qualify on the Ashland Police Department weapons qualification course with the handgun, shotgun, and any other weapon assigned to or approved for the office to carry as set forth in General Order titled "Weapons Qualification Requirements"; must maintain current certification on First Aid, AED, and CPR; must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky drivers' license as a condition of continued employment in this class.

Availability Requirement:

Work schedule will follow the Ashland Independent School System calendar for 180 days and available for mandatory/in-service training to maintain Kentucky POPS certification. Must attend Court during hours not scheduled for work and availability to the Ashland Independent Schools for events that may occur beyond the school day of education.

Closing Date and Time: UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer