Officer Recruitment & Selection. The police department shall decide on guidelines for the selection of officers to serve as SROs. School district administration will be consulted and allowed to provide input; however, the appointment of the SRO will be made by the law enforcement agency. SROs should meet three general criteria:
1. College or degree coursework - SROs are in an educational atmosphere and will be instructing in elementary/ middle/ high school classes. To increase credibility in this area a college education would be beneficial and preferred.
2. Experience as a police officer and commitment to student well-being - SROs must have a minimum of two years' experience as a patrol officer, be at least 21 years of age and have extensive experience with juvenile assignments. Experience working with youth and an interest in student success, juvenile justice, child and adolescent development and psychology, and creating a positive school climate are essential.
Officer Recruitment & Selection. School officials and the Department shall agree on guidelines for the selection of officers to serve as SROs. The ultimate selection process and appointment of the SRO is completed by the law enforcement agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may request that an SRO be removed from providing services to the Board of Directors under the terms of this Agreement for reasonable cause. The Department shall consider the input of the Board of Directors and its staff in determining removal or reassignment of any SRO. SROs should meet three general criteria:
1. College or degree coursework - SROs are in an educational atmosphere and will be instructing in high school classes. A college education would be beneficial and preferred.
2. Experience as a police officer and commitment to student well-being – SROs must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a patrol officer. Experience working with youth and an interest in student success, juvenile justice, child and adolescent development and psychology, and creating a positive school climate are essential.
Officer Recruitment & Selection. School officials and the Miami Township Police Department agree on the Townships guidelines for the selection of officers to serve as SROs. The ultimate selection process and appointment of the SRO is completed by the law enforcement agency. SRO preferred general criteria:
1. College or degree coursework – SROs are in an educational atmosphere and will be instructing in elementary/middle/high school classes. To increase credibility in this area a college education would be beneficial and preferred.
2. Experience as a police officer and commitment to student well-being – SROs must have a minimum of eight years’ experience as a full-time patrol officer, be at least 21 years of age and have extensive experience with juvenile assignments. Experience working with youth and an interest in student success, juvenile justice, child and adolescent development and psychology, and creating a positive school climate are essential.
Officer Recruitment & Selection. School officials and the sheriff’s office shall agree on guidelines for the selection of officers to serve as SROs. The ultimate selection process and appointment of the SRO is completed by the law enforcement agency. SROs should meet three general criteria:
Officer Recruitment & Selection. School officials and the police department shall agree on guidelines for the selection of officers to serve as SROs. The ultimate selection process and appointment of the SRO is completed by the Madison-Township Police Department. SROs should meet the following the following general criteria:
i. Preferred College coursework or training — SROs are in an educational atmosphere and will be instructing in elementary/ middle/ high school classes. To promote credibility in this area, a college education and/or coursework is suggested though not mandated.
ii. Experience as a police officer and commitment to student well-being — SROs should have a minimum of two years' experience as a patrol officer, be at least 21 years of age and have extensive experience with juvenile assignments. Experience working with youth and an interest in student success, juvenile justice, child and adolescent development and psychology, and creating a positive school climate are essential.
iii. Successful performance — All candidates should have proven performance as reflected by prior performance evaluations. Candidates should be free of significant disciplinary action.
iv. Agency Selection Process — The selection process will be consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Township and the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge No. 9
