School Resource Officer (SRO)

Position Type:  School Resource Officer

Location:  Special Education Learning Facility (SELF)

Start Date:  as available

Qualifications and Certifications

• College degree and/or successful law enforcement experience
• Certified law enforcement officer in good standing
• Certification to make arrests through local law enforcement agencies
• Indiana law enforcement certification/commission (or reserve/special deputy status meeting statutory requirements)
• Completion of mandated basic law enforcement training
• Willingness to complete required SRO specialty training within statutory timelines
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment

Reports to:  SELF School Principal

Position Summary:  The SRO at SELF School is a member of the school safety team, focused on preventive safety, student-centered support, disability-aware approaches, and trauma-informed responses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm, supportive, and professional presence that promotes a safe learning environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Monitor campus areas during school hours to deter threats, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain order
• Respond to emergencies, behavioral crises, or safety concerns using de-escalation and disability-sensitive approaches
• Apply trauma-informed practices and behavior support consistent with each student's IEP/BIP while respecting students' rights and dignity
• Collaborate with staff to support individualized behavioral response plans where appropriate
• Assist with emergency preparedness drills adapted to the needs of students with special needs
• Assist in development and implementation of the school's safety plan as part of Safe School Committees
• Participate in or lead multidisciplinary teams (e.g., threat assessment teams) as required under Indiana School Safety statutes
• Oversee and support staff training on school safety plans, procedures, and protocols
• Conduct home visits to support students and families at the direction of school administration
• Provide instruction and/or training to students, staff, and families on safety related topics at the direction of school administration
• Ensure accurate documentation of incidents, interventions, and safety activities
• Uphold privacy protections when interacting with students and handling educational records
• Analyze data to improve school safety and security operations
• Help implement strategies to accomplish organizational objectives and advance the change process, encourage program innovation, and help resolve problems.
• Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders

Skills and Competencies

• Strong conflict de-escalation and crisis intervention abilities
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and understanding of education and individualized accommodations
• Complies with workplace rules and board policies

Preferred Experience

• Experience with special education populations, developmental disabilities, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques
• Prior school-based experience 

Working Environment

• Presence in a special education facility with students requiring diverse supports and interventions
• Team-oriented collaboration with teachers, aides, therapists, administrators, and safety specialists
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Potential for interaction with individuals exhibiting aggressive or disruptive behavior

Terms of Employment  

• 180 Days
• Hourly rate of $45 per hour, 6 hours per day