School Resource Officer

Law Enforcement Officer

Under the direction of a Sergeant, this position shall provide law enforcement and police services to the school(s), school grounds and areas adjacent to the school(s); investigate allegations of criminal incidents per District and Douglas County School System Police Department policies and procedures; enforce state and local laws; make appropriate referrals to juvenile court and/or other governmental agencies; work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students; develop crime prevention programs and conduct security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities; monitor crime statistics and work with local patrol officers, investigators and students together to design crime prevention strategies; establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators to provide for a safe school environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: SRO Salary Schedule - Salary Range - $45,145.00 - $62,373.00

Terms Of Employment: 11 Months (207 Days)

Reports To: As designated by the Chief of Police

Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.

Certification/License: Must be at least 21 years of age. P.O.S.T. Certified and qualified to carry a firearm. Peace Officer's Certification in good standing without any (open) current investigations. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Experience: Must have 3 years of successful law enforcement experience with a High School Diploma/GED or must have at least 1 year of successful law enforcement experience with a Bachelor's.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking. Requires repeated reaching by extending hands(s) and/or arms(s) in any direction. Using equipment requiring high dexterity. Requires good hearing; good near or distant vision; distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances. Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices. May occasionally subdue offenders and criminals by using the minimum amount of force needed to protect the officer and other persons. Coordinate security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events. Monitor and instruct students, visitors, and district personnel on proper and lawful campus or facility behavior.

Proficient Skills: Make decisions that usually affect the assigned department and often affect outside assigned departments. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues that arise in the schools; must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel; extensive communications (verbal and written) with students, staff and internal/external stakeholders is required; will be responsible for managing behavior of victims, witnesses and others when handling or responding to incidents; requires the use of sound judgment; ability to work with youth and adults; ability to teach mini-courses to youth and adults. Requires the ability to speak and signal to people to convey or exchange professional information. Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical, and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures related to police work and law enforcement. Requires the ability to write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech, using correct English and a well-modulated voice. Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other office equipment such as incident reporting software, fax, copiers, and scanners.

Essential Duties: Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school's staff as well as with student and parent groups. Develop and implement classes in law-related education to support the educational efforts of the faculty. Work closely with teachers in designing and presenting law-related topics and the role of the police in our society. Conducts routine patrols of assigned facilities to include buildings, parking lots, and District-owned, leased, or rented equipment; Operates system equipment to include alarm systems, surveillance equipment, and patrol units when necessary. Coordinates security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events. Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary. Assist in conflict resolution efforts. Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building. Promote the profession of a police officer and be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of police to the school community. Assists other law enforcement agencies with incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact student or site safety. All other duties, as assigned and required, are to perform the above services.