School Resource Officer - Macon YDC - Macon GA (FSC).

JOB SUMMARY :

Under supervision, performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in a detention facility educational setting.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES :

• Performs all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
• Provide a security clearance for each student entering the secure area of the building. This will include when youth leave the secure area for bathroom breaks, class breaks / lunch time breaks, and at the beginning of each session.
• Regularly conducts walkthroughs of classrooms, hallways and in school offices.
• Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, late, and / or absent.
• Facilitates safety drills as required by the Georgia Preparatory Academy.
• Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and / or safety breach after each movement including break times and beginning / ending of each session.
• Monitor security equipment and camera system and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
• Meets with supervisors, education staff and support staff to increase student involvement.
• Assist in planning weekly student success meetings with students, education, and probation, and assist in coordinating monthly parent meetings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Facilitates group discussions with students as requested on various law enforcement topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma or GED AND successful completion of Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.