School Resource Officer (SRO) (Pool Posting) - Clayton County Public Schools

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of a Sector 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 Clayton County Public Schools 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, investigator’s and students together to design crime prevention strategies; establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment.  This position reports to the Sector Sergeant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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 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 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, in order to perform the above services

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

High School Diploma/GED required; College degree preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of successful law enforcement experience with High School Diploma/GED required or must have a minimum of two (2) years of successful law enforcement experience with a college degree.

Make decisions which usually affect the assigned department and many times affect outside assigned departments.

Must be at least 21 years of age.  Georgia P.O.S.T. Certified.  Peace Officer’s certification in good standing without any (open) current investigations. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.

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.  Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Requires the ability to write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other office equipment such as incident reporting software, fax, copiers, and scanners.

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.

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.

Requires good near or distant vision.

Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.

NOTE: This position is paid on the SRO salary scale and is a 205-day position that pays for experience up to a Step 8.