School Resource Officer; Sro

The School Resource Officer (SRO) is a sworn law enforcement officer, specially trained and equipped to perform school-based law enforcement and crisis response. Utilizing community-oriented policing concepts, the SRO works collaboratively with Hobbs Municipal Schools (HMS) to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. This service-oriented role requires a professional dedicated to mentoring students, disseminating safety information, and mediating disputes to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.

A central component of this role is building effective, trusting relationships with students, faculty, and community partners to proactively identify and solve juvenile-related issues. In addition to investigating school-related crimes, the SRO serves as an educational resource and safety consultant. This includes delivering classroom lectures on law-related topics and police procedures, providing guidance to parents, and serving as a bridge between the police department and the school community.

This position is a specialty assignment within the department and will be a permanent position unless transfer is approved by the Police Chief or his/her assigned designee. The selected officers will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and are required to attend/successfully complete the NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course within one year of the assignment date. Additionally, this position will be required to attend other advanced courses to remain current on evolving safety protocols, juvenile law, specialized school-based policing strategies, and complete ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) on an annual basis.

This position is a school-specific assignment focused exclusively on the school environment rather than general patrol duties. The SRO is required to work a schedule that aligns with the academic school year to ensure a consistent, dedicated presence on campus during student hours.

In addition to the standard school year, the SRO may be required to provide coverage during summer school sessions and work various extracurricular events
, including athletic games, dances, and other school-sponsored functions. Additionally, as a sworn officer of the department, the SRO is required to provide law enforcement support for city-wide events, parades, and other special events as needed. Assignment to patrol-related duties may be required during the summer months.

To ensure that safety and mentorship remain uninterrupted throughout the active term, leave and PTO requests are generally approved during the summer months and school holiday breaks. Exceptions may be approved by the Police Chief or his/her designee.

• Provide a police presence in (HMS) to deter crime and provide a positive role model.
• Serves as the initial law enforcement first responder and for campus emergencies.
• Provides security for special school events or functions such as sporting events, or at the request of school administration.
• Performs law enforcement duties by patrolling Campuses to ensure the safety and security of persons and property, assists in controlling youth disturbances; and ensures proper notifications are made to management.
• Assist with the continued safety and security of the schools, including door checks, lunchroom patrol, hall monitoring, and monitoring of bus loading and unloading.
• Assist school administration with disruptive students and visitors.
• Provide assistance to students in crisis, taking appropriate measures such as direct intervention, referrals to counseling services, family assistance, and other means.
• Assist guidance counselors with various issues concerning student disagreements or fights.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings.
• Meet with school administration on a daily basis to share information and plans of action.
• Instruct law-related classes to students and faculty.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students and faculty.
• Apply crime prevention techniques to improve the safety and security of the school.
• Act as a mentor to students to improve relations and decrease criminal/disruptive behavior.
• Serve on the school safety committee and other related safety committees as required.
• Attend various School Resource seminars and conferences to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the best strategies for the School Resource Officer Program and a working knowledge of current juvenile law.
• Investigate crimes that occur within the school and those that occur in the community that are related to school activities.
• Communicate with School Administration regarding the appropriate handling of crime in the school involving students.
• Establish a system of crime reporting within the school to prevent negative peer pressure among the students.
• Establish programs/procedures to reduce truancy problems, including periodically patrolling youth hangout areas such as malls and other locations.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the…