School Resource Officer

Full Job Description :   School Resource Officer

Salary Grade :  Hourly | H-

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career

increment adjustments based on education / experience and / or years of creditable

service. For more information about the salary for this specific position

please review the Salary Schedule for

the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages,

please visit : Compensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary : As a campus police member serving as a key member of the school’s staff, the Police Officer promotes a safe and orderly school environment protecting the welfare of students and staff. The School Safety Officer develops relationships with staff, administrators, and students to build a sense of awareness and security within the school community. The School Safety Officer also proactively interacts with students and administration with the aim of

preventing safety issues and provides guidance in helping students make good decisions. In addition, the School Safety Officer secures buildings and property, investigates disturbances, maintains order during the school day and during special events and assists the school leaders in building a school climate that is safe, supportive, and joyful along with a culture of care and

respect both from adults to students and students to adults. In emergency situations the School Safety Officer responds to the scene, provides first aid, and alerts additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice preferred

Experience :

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc. :

○ Must be at least years of age and must be able to provide proof of or resident alien status

○ Must have graduated from high school or GED equivalency

○ Must pass a background investigation pursuant to the requirements of applicable state law.

○ No felony convictions

○ No domestic violence related convictions or convictions for crimes of moral turpitude

○ Must not be participating in a deferred sentence agreement for a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime of domestic violence. Must not have any criminal charges pending in any court in this state, another state, in tribal court, or

pursuant to the United States Code

Physical Requirements :

distinguish between car backfires and gunshots and determine the location of persons in distress.

About Our District : At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.