Reports to: Principal

 

 

POSTION SUMMARY

 

The School Resource Officer supports and facilitates the educational process within Calhoun County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through building and establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime. Works effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in the schools and patrol district property to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to district property resulting from criminal activity.

Incumbent may spend extended periods of time patrolling and investigating crimes on district property, both in automobiles and on foot. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in conflict. In extreme cases, incumbent may be exposed to violent and/or armed confrontations.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

EDUCATION: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
• Georgia PSC clearance certificate is required.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification required.

Certification as a Peace Officer must be completed prior to making application.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of work experience in law enforcement with a traditional law enforcement agency or school environment required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

 

• Knowledge of Georgia Criminal and Traffic Code, City and County Ordinances, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Law and court proceedings.
• Ability to work with youth and adults in the school setting.
• Ability to investigate suspicious circumstances, persons, vehicles, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment such as incident reporting software, fax, copiers, and scanners.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills, using sound judgement, in rendering solutions to various issues that arise in the schools.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with students, staff and internal/external stakeholders.
• aBILITY TO WOR