School Resource Officer

City of St Marys • St. Marys, GA

24d • $22

About The Position

This position provides security, law enforcement, and other services to local schools.

Requirements

• Knowledge of school district policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of school safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of crime scene processing and evidence collection principles and practices.
• Knowledge of department training requirements.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Skill in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws.
• Skill in conducting criminal investigations.
• Skill in the use of specialized law enforcement vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• More than one of related experience required
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• POST Certification – Basic.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the interior and exterior of school buildings to communicate with students, teachers, and staff; deter behavioral problems and crime; build positive relationships; and provide services.
• Monitors parking lots for suspicious vehicles and individuals; inspects doors to ensure they remain locked.
• Works with school administrators, parents, counselors, students, other law enforcement officers, and representatives of external agencies to develop and implement drug prevention, crime prevention, internet safety, and other relevant programming.
• Provides mentorship and support to students.
• Performs the duties of a patrol officer as assigned; responds to calls for service; patrols the city to detect and deter crime and to assist the public; enforces traffic laws; issues warnings and citations; makes arrests; prepares related reports.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Provides security and other support for sporting and other school events.
• Performs related duties.
• When school is out, an officer will function as a patrol officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees