Phalen Leadership Academies

School Resource Officer

2024-2025 School Year - Merrillville, IN - Full Time


The Opportunity: The School Resource Officer (SRO) at Higher Institute of Arts and Technology is a highly responsible and critical role aimed at maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff. The SRO will work collaboratively with school administrators, law enforcement agencies, and community partners to implement effective security measures and foster positive relationships within the school community. The SRO will operate in strict compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations surrounding school security officers.

Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; additional relevant certifications and
  • Education in law enforcement or related fields is preferred.
  • Prior experience as a law enforcement officer or in a related security role is advantageous.
  • Thorough understanding of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to school security officers.
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Physical fitness and ability to perform security-related duties effectively.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit that is changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus: Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT) is the first A-rated charter school located in Merrillville, IN. HIAT serves over 200 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. We provide an outstanding educational experience in Arts and Technology. HIAT transitioned into the old S.S Peter & Paul Catholic school located at 5861 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN. At HIAT, we strive and encourage our scholars to reach their maximum potential.

Compensation and Benefits:
PLA SROs receive competitive compensation and Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 
 

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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