Salary: $37,063-$53,742

Job Description:

The School Resource Officer (SRO) for The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College (CHS) is directly accountable to the Chief of Police/Executive Director - Campus Safety & Security for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Fulfill all duties of a school resource officer (or school safety officer) as established by Florida law and applicable regulations.
• Patrol designated CHS buildings during CHS hours Monday through Friday.
• Patrol designated CHS events during or after CHS hours, as needed.
• Serve on CHS teams or committees as required by Florida law and applicable regulations, and as needed, at CHS administrators' request.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety requirements and protocols in high school and post-secondary environments.
• Complete all required and recommended training for SROs and seek continuous professional development.
• Participate in development of, maintenance of, and training on CHS emergency response plans and other safety protocols.
• Be a safety resource to CHS administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Be a positive, constructive influence on the CHS and broader College environment, clearly communicating with CHS administrators, College administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Exercise professional judgment and discretion regarding what is a safety issue versus what is a disciplinary or other CHS administrative function.
• Build rapport with CHS administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Competently, proactively provide resolution/intervention between students regarding safety concerns.
• Consult with school administrators regarding safety issues at CHS, on the Niceville Campus, or in the community as it affects CHS students.
• Abide by the Oath of Office and Code of Ethics.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ensure timely communication with dispatch and supervisors.
• Lock and unlock doors.
• Report observed safety concerns and hazards.
• Provide escort services on campus, as needed.
• Provide written reports on investigations, complaints, security incidents, etc.
• Collect, prepare, and document evidence for completing reports and testifying in court.
• Perform all other applicable administrative or other law enforcement duties as assigned.
• Complete annual mandatory training, as a part of the College's risk management tool.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College-paid health insurance for employee and dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events.

Requirements:

• High school diploma with valid certification from accredited Police/Criminal Justice Program plus one (1) to four (4) years relevant experience.
• Completion of a Florida Approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training program.
• Passing score on the Florida State Officer Certification Exam.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement.
• Pass background investigation, physical examination, and drug testing.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Law enforcement field experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Background working in schools or with children preferred.
• High school diploma required, Associate's degree preferred.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.  Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.