NASRO Management Symposium Copyright NASRO MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM SELECTION OF THE SRO

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NASRO Management Symposium Copyright Section Three: Selection & Orientation SRO Selection Protocols SRO Job Description SRO Mock Interviews SRO Contracts New SRO Orientation / Training

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SELECTION OF THE SRO DON’T EXPECT ANYTHING ORIGINAL FROM AN ECHO” “DON’T EXPECT ANYTHING ORIGINAL FROM AN ECHO” - WILL DURANT - WILL DURANT LEARNING GOAL : TO INTRODUCE THE STUDENT TO PROTOTYPICAL MODES OF SRO SELECTION & ORIENTATION PROGRAMS.

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright Lesson Objectives Upon completion, the student will be able to: Discuss the importance of the SRO Triad in the selection process Identify the 3 common goals of effective SRO selection systems List model SRO qualification standards Identify the 10 step SRO selection process Discuss the importance of an SRO orientation program List the key elements of an SRO Orientation program

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SELECTION OF THE SRO The selection of an SRO is a conscientious and methodical process. The SRO must be one of your model officers – not an officer that the department is trying to “tuck away” …

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO TRIAD & Selection Triad concept is integrated into the selection process : Law Enforcement Teacher Counselor Law Enforcement TeacherCounselor SRO

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright Selection of the SRO Studies have revealed that the most effective selection systems share 3 common goals : ACCURACY : the ability to predict performance. EQUITY : the selection system affords all candidates a fair and equal chance. BUY-IN : the assurance that all parties involved in the SRO’s job duties are participating in the selection process.

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO QUALIFICATIONS Common Sense Minimum law enforcement experience ( 2 – 3 years ) Classroom Oriented No disciplinary actions Communication skills Ability to work independently Flexibility Education ( College / post academy )

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright Step Model SRO Selection Process 1. Develop SRO Selection criteria 2. Write & post job descriptions 3. Review applications/resumes 4. Screen applications / set interviews 5. Appoint a selection panel - it is recommended that the panel consist of law enforcement & school officials.

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright Step Model SRO Selection Process 6. Interviews 7. Background checks 8. Select the best SRO candidate 9. Notify all candidates in the process 10. Train the newly appointed SRO

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO ORIENTATION INTRODUCTION A valid SRO Orientation program will integrate teaching & evaluation and synthesize those methods with a formalization of an SRO’s duties & responsibilities.

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO Orientation Program Elements : Program Goals & Objectives Equal & standardized training ( remedial training as needed ) Selection process & training of FTOs Supervision of new SRO & FTOs

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO Orientation Program Elements : Provision of a developmental training environment New SRO assignment rotation Establishment of an appraisal system to measure SRO performance Provision of Standardized Evaluation Guidelines ( SEGs)

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright SRO Selection Discussion Questions 1. What is the importance of the SRO Triad concept as it relates to the selection of new SROs ? 2. What are the 3 common goals of effective SRO selection systems ? 3. List & discuss model SRO qualification standards. 4. Identify the 10 step SRO model selection process. 5. List & discuss the elements of SRO Orientation programs.

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