Interested candidates may pick up a Maconaquah School Corporation Police Department application at Corporation Building.
Return application and resume to:
Wayne Ives, Chief of Police
Maconaquah School Corp Police Dept
7932 S Strawtown Pike
Bunker Hill, In 46914
For specific questions, please contact:
Wayne Ives, Chief of Police
765-689-9131 ext. 5060
School Resource Officer / Part-time
Qualifications:
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Tier 1 graduate. Posses active law enforcement experience, be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to the school resource officer.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, school personnel and visitors. The includes taking appropriate action relative to persons who threaten the safety and overall well-being of the school.
- Assist in developing and implementing school safety programs. Promote crime prevention and safety.
- Serve as a resource to the school personnel in matters related to Indiana Code, juvenile justice, traffic management and safety.
- Perform other safety/security duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.
- Comply with all Maconaquah School Corporation / Miami County Sheriff Department policies and regulations as they pertain to School Resource Officers.
- Strive for a positive relationship with school personnel in order to achieve the primary objective, as stated above.
- Report safety/security concerns to the appropriate party, and notify school administration and Chief of Police of such concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality as necessary and expected.
- Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or Chief of Police.
- Pass an in-depth background check.
- Have knowledge of criminal investigation procedures, police report writing and criminal and traffic laws.
- Have the ability to subdue offenders, to include the use of firearms and wrist restraints.
- Possess good communication, public relations, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to demonstrate firearms proficiency, as acknowledged by a certified firearms instructor.
- Must attend and complete 40 hour SRO training through National Association of School Resource Officers within six (6) months.