Greenbush–The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a School Resource Officer/Paraprofessional at Project Alternative in McCune.

Anticipated start date: August 13, 2020. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is a community-oriented policing position that involves working with the Greenbush programs as well as liaison duties between the school, community agencies, and the Police/Sheriff Department. This position performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property as well as assists with the day-to-day educational instruction of the program.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Active, in good standing, member of the local law enforcement agency.

2. Immunization certificate current.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Protect lives and property for the citizens and the public school students.

2. To investigate criminal activities committed on or adjacent to school property.

3. To counsel public school students in special situations, such as students suspected to be engaged in criminal misconduct, when requested by the Program Director or designee or by the parent of the student.

4. To assist other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school(s) to which the SRO is assigned.

5. Serve as a liaison between the school(s), community agencies and the Police and Sheriff’s offices. Disseminate information beneficial to public order and safety.

6. To inform the students of their rights and responsibilities as lawful citizens.

7. To participate in campus activities when invited and feasible.

8. To be aware at all times of the responsibility to improve the image of the uniformed law enforcement officer in the eyes of the students and the community.

9. Meet with school officials on a regular basis to evaluate the progress of the truancy referral program.

10. Respond appropriately for truancy related problems in the community and work with the school and families to reduce truancy.

11. Respond to citizens and merchants regarding complaints about school-aged students during the hours of school and perform job.

12. Adhere to all city/county Police/Sheriff department policies, as well as applicable school policies.

13. Aids in the planning of learning activities to assist students in gaining knowledge, developing skills, and attaining education goals, as well as compiling reports.

General Responsibilities:

1. Must support the Service Center mission, goals, and objectives.

2. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Must maintain strict confidentiality.

4. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to produce excellent work as requested by the executive team.

5. Must assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.

6. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with Service Center employees and constituents.

7. Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Supervisor.

8. Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Service Center.

9. Must perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Physical Requirements:

1. Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.

2. Requires long periods of sitting and standing.

3. Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.

4. Work in a noisy environment with many interruptions.

5. May require physical restraint of students.

Excellent benefits package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403B plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee retirement plan by matching up to $90 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403B plans. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. All employees are provided with sick days, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition to the benefits package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers the Greenbush Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1200 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Tuition Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefits package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.