School Resource Officer

Description:

The City of Farmington is currently accepting applications for a School Resource Officer.  This officer will work with the Farmington School District to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and patrons. The officer will implement a program that will build a positive relationship between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community in addition to reducing crime committed by juveniles and young adults.  The officer will teach safety and law-related curriculum to students. 

This position is M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days and is assigned to a patrol shift when school is not in session.  This officer will be required to work some extracurricular activities. 

Starting salary is $47,964 to $52,228 depending on experience, with a pay range of $47,964 to $54,371 for yearly step increases.  The City of Farmington offers an excellent benefit package including fully paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, uniform allowance, assigned car, tuition assistance, LAGERS retirement, paid vacation after six months, sick leave, paid holidays and more. 

Qualifications:

Must be Missouri POST certified and at least twenty-one years of age. A valid Missouri driver's license is required.  School Resource Officer certification and prior experience is preferred. 

To apply:

Please send resume or apply in person to the Human Resource Department, Long Memorial Hall, 110 West Columbia Street. Applications will be accepted until a well-qualified candidate is selected.  Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.  Previous applicants need to reapply. Visit www.farmington-mo.gov to apply online.  EOE