School Resource Officer (SRO)

Eddy, TX
Bruceville-Eddy Police Department

Salary: $37,440/yr

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must hold a current Texas Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
  • Must be physically fit to perform the functions of a patrol officer.
  • The ability to work well with children from K-12 levels and split time between four (Elementary, Intermediate, Jr High, and High School) campuses.
  • Patrol School Zones during the week and work routine patrol when school is not in session during the summer, school holidays, and / or as needed by the Department.
  • Work with Bruceville-Eddy ISD personnel to establish and implement Standard Response Protocol to Emergency Situations.
  • Offer verbal instruction to students regarding Standard Response Protocols and Interaction with Law Enforcement Classes.
  • SRO Certification is preferred. Applicants who are not currently certified, will be required to gain certification prior as soon as possible.
  • Some travel may be required for off campus activities as determined by Bruceville-Eddy ISD.
  • The ability to work or coordinate security for afterhours events may be required as requested by Bruceville-Eddy ISD.
  • Must be able to work effectively with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel during periods of high, medium, and low stress situations.
  • Must be able to perform law enforcement job functions during emergency situations, inclement weather, and other unsafe conditions.
  • Must have the ability to maintain the highest personal and professional standards.
  • Must be able to conduct investigations, field interviews, and police interrogations.
  • Must be able to perform to required standards in conformance with the rules, standard operating procedures, and policies of the Bruceville-Eddy Police Department.
  • Must possess comprehensive knowledge of and ability to interpret Texas Statues, federal laws, and local ordinances.
  • Must have the ability to write reports and use computers.
  • Must meet all TCOLE Peace Officer Requirements.