School Resource Officer (SRO)

School Resource Officer

This position is for a full-time School Resource Officer for Meriwether County Schools. Applicants must be a Peace Officer who is POST-certified and in good standing. The vacancy will be posted until filled. The Meriwether County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

The following individuals have been designated as the employees responsible for coordinating this district's efforts to implement this non-discriminatory policy. Tonya Waller, Director of Exceptional Children, IDEA and Title IX (504/ADA) View email address on click.appcast.io Marci Vining, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources and Title IX (Personnel) View email address on click.appcast.io Carrie Chambers, Director of Federal Programs, Title VII and Title IX (Students & Equity in Sports) View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Description

School Resource Officer (11 Month)

Title: School Resource Officer

Contract/Work Year: 11 Month

Report To: Chief Resource Officer/Superintendent

Qualifications

High School Diploma, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required. Valid driver's license & Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) are required.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in law enforcement in a traditional law enforcement agency or school environment required. Ability to work with youth and adults in a school setting. Previous experience as a School Resource Officer (SRO) is preferred.

Goal

To preserve student, staff, school and school district safety

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Patrol district property for suspicious activity, unauthorized persons on campus, or unauthorized entry after hours.

2. Provide in-service training to help administrators be better prepared to deal with security related matters and serve as a wrap-around services team member to support student success.

3. Work closely with the principal and staff of the school to foster a better understanding of the law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment. Proactively work with the school's leadership team and collaborate with school's administrative team on safety protocols and procedure.

4. Serve as a visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with law-related areas such as drugs, traffic, trespassing, fighting, and thefts. Enforce campus rules and regulations.

5. Conduct routine patrols of assigned facilities to include buildings, parking lots and district owned, leased, or rented property. Operate district equipment to include alarm systems, surveillance equipment, and patrol units when necessary.

6. Take law enforcement action to protect against unwanted intruders. Identify and prevent (through counseling and referral) delinquent behavior, including substance abuse. Make arrest only when necessary to protect students, staff and school property.

7. Work collaboratively with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between school and community to deter criminal and delinquent behavior.

8. Conduct courses and workshops for students, staff and parents to promote social awareness, relationship skills, self-management, self-awareness and responsible decision making.

9. 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. Help to define and maintain a respectful code of conduct.

10. Assist other law enforcement agencies with incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact the safety of the environment for students and staff. Serve as the initial first responder and school safety coordinator for campus emergencies

11. Respond to calls on crimes against person or property in progress, report crimes that have already occurred, and intrusion/fire alarms; perform preliminary investigation at the scene (e.g. gather and preserve evidence, take statements). Prepare written reports, maintain daily logs, and obtain and serve arrest and search warrants as necessary; testify in court as required.

12. Subdue offenders and criminals by using the minimum amount of force needed to protect the officer and other persons.

13. Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law. Teach law related educations, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution to students and staff.

14. Provide instructions and directions to others as it pertains to law enforcement matters and emergency situations.

15. Conduct security building assessments for schools; guard, check and secure doors, rooms buildings and equipment.

16. Operate a two-way radio and qualify with a department issued firearm.

17. Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.

18. Typing and filing department reports and other administrative duties as needed

Physical Demands/Requirements

Ability to walk, run, or sit for extended periods of time. Work in inclement weather. When necessary, other duties include, evenings, weekends and athletic events as assigned by Chief to provide maximum security coverage is required. School Resource Officer may spend extended periods patrolling and investigating crimes on District property, both in automobiles and on foot. School Resource Officer may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. In extreme cases, incumbent may be exposed to violent and/or around confrontations.

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.

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