Police School Resource Officer

Salary: $59,000.00 – $83,225.00 Annually

Position Summary:

An employee in this class contributes to the social and economic well being of our community by working in partnership with citizens to keep Mooresville a safe place to live and work while performing a full range of general law enforcement duties.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a school resource officer performing specialized teaching, student interaction, after school activities, parental counseling, and participating in general school activities with teachers, principles, guidance counselors and other officials.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public,
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of basic law enforcement training (possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, be a United States Citizen and have completed General Law Enforcement Certification requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers. Be of good moral character as determined by an extensive background investigation.
• Must pass a written test, a written narrative, oral interview, job related physical abilities test, a psychological examination, medical evaluation and drug screening. Must pass a Field Training Period of observation up to 3 months long.