School Resource Officer - Bibb ETC - Macon, GA (COM)

Law Enforcement

Under supervision, performs a full range of assigned law enforcement duties to maintain security and order in the Education Transition Center (ETC).

Job Specific Duties :

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of the ETC throughout the school day.
• Conducts regular searches of the building and its perimeter.
• Responsible for coordinating the delivery of students throughout the school day.
• Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, and habitually late. SRO will contact probation officers to discuss concerns in any of these areas and participate in the resolution of these issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, to address student academic performance and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate emergency drills and training as required.
• Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and / or safety breaches.
• De-escalate any altercations or security threats.
• Identify, monitor, and address any instances of gang-related behavior / activity.
• Monitor security equipment and camera system to ensure problems are reported and addressed immediately.
• Facilitate classroom discussion with students on alcohol / drugs, gangs, and other relevant topics.
• Conduct classes on the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) as required by law, for students under the age of 18 to obtain their Class D driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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

Benefits :

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work / life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit employee benefits .

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened. DJJ is an equal employment opportunity employer.