School Resource Officer

Position Type:
Security/Security - 12-Months

Date Posted:
10/15/2026

Location:
Central Office

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
Until Filled LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRlPTION

JOB TITLE: S chool Resource Officer/Campus Police MS Code 37-7-321

JOB GOAL: The primary purpose of the School Resource Officer/Campus Police is to work closely with school district staff, students and parents, members of the community, and external agencies to create and maintain a safe and orderly environment that supports the mission of the school district.



RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Education



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce state and local laws and ordinances. MS Code 37-7-323
• Investigate criminal incidents per LCSD policies and procedures.
• Make appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies.
• Work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students
• Develop school level crime prevention programs.
• Conduct security inspection of facilities.
• Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide a safe and orderly school environment
• Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce School Board policies.
• Ensure school administrators safety while they are conducting searches which may involve weapons, controlled substances, or if a student is in an emotional state of mind.
• Assist in review and revision of all Crisis Response Plans.
• Be visible within the school communities.
• Attend and participate in school functions and school related activities.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing security plans and supervising security officers at all (Home) extra-curricular activities.
• Build working relationships with school staff, students, and parent groups.
• Work with teachers to design and present law-related topics and the role oflaw enforcement.
• Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building.
• Promote the profession of law enforcement.
• Increase the visibility and accessibility of law enforcement to the school community.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills
and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Education/Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum age of twenty-three.
• Minimum of three (3) years law enforcement work experience prior to assignment.
• Graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Program. MS Code 37-7- 321 (2)
• Graduate of the MDE School Resource Officer Training Program. MS Code 37-7-321 (2)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills are essential for this position.
• Confidentiality, maturity, and professionalism at all times are essential for this position.
• Basic computer skills to perform essential functions of this position.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports of activities for the school district.
• A valid Mississippi driver' s license is required.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instruction manuals , policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• The ability to identify and resolve, in a courteous and professional manner, complex issues and problems while adhering to an appropriate policy and procedure.

Continuing Education/Requirements: This position is required to have 40 hours (annually)
of MDE sanctioned in-service training.

SALARY: $35,000.00/Annually

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the job description.



EMPLOYMENT: 220 Days

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt