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PROTECT AND MENTOR ALBUQUERQUE'S YOUTH

School Resource Unit

PROTECT AND MENTOR ALBUQUERQUE'S YOUTH

School Resource Officers build relationships with students and staff while ensuring Albuquerque schools remain safe, secure environments.

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About the School Resource Unit

APD's School Resource Unit (SRO) is dedicated to serving Albuquerque schools. By responding to calls on campuses and building trust with students, teachers, and parents, SROs create a positive and secure learning environment while fostering community trust in law enforcement.

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What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities in this specialized unit.

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Respond to Incidents

Respond to incidents and calls at Albuquerque schools.

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Skills & Experience You'll Gain

This assignment will develop you into an elite law enforcement professional with specialized expertise.

  • Experience in youth engagement and mentorship.

  • Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Training in school safety and crisis prevention.

  • Community trust-building and partnership development.

Career Advancement

School Resource Unit

The School Resource Unit offers a unique path to building deep community relationships and developing expertise in youth engagement, conflict resolution, and school safety.

School Resource Officers build mentorship and community-engagement skills that strengthen Albuquerque’s schools and open doors throughout an APD career.

Words from our officers

Working as an SRO gave me the chance to mentor students and show them that officers are here to protect and support them.

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