Law Enforcement Officer

AREA: SECURITY/LAW ENFORCEMENT

Summary Class Code: 7824

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District including enforcing state statutes, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, preservation of public peace, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations and conduct investigations.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities for an assigned school District; exercise authority consistent with statutory obligations and comply with lawful
• Prepare and complete accurate and thorough reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents as
• Maintain assigned equipment in proper working
• Assist other law enforcement officers as
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information according to established
• Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely
• Attend and conduct parent conferences regarding student criminal or code of conduct violations as needed.
• Provide proper referrals for incidents occurring outside the officer's area of authority or jurisdiction.
• Communicate with community, staff, parents and students to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or
• Perform related duties as

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Elements and appropriate application of state
• Geographic area, District facilities, school personnel and community members of assigned
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of law enforcement duties at an assigned
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete reports of crimes, vehicular accidents and other incidents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in
• Work cooperatively with
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and

Law Enforcement Officer - Continued

ABILITY TO - continued:

• Maintain confidentiality of records and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by specialized course work in law enforcement.

Certified Police Officer Certification preferred

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.