Resource Officer

Resource Officer

West Side School District High School - Greers Ferry, Arkansas

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Job : 5781651

Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Reports To: Principals;
Superintendent

Dept/Campus: District-Wide

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Length of

Contract:

200 days

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Coordinate building safety and law enforcement throughout the district. Work in collaboration with the superintendent and building principals to establish appropriate regulations, procedures, and plans to ensure safe and secure school facilities. Analyze, make decisions, and assume responsibility for the safety and security for the district on a 24 hour per day and seven day a week basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Arkansas driver’s license
• Hold Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Security Officer Commission in Arkansas

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of overall operations of a police department and the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of criminal investigation methods and techniques, police report writing, and criminal law
• Training and ability to subdue offenders
• General knowledge of directing traffic
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to deal with the public

Experience: Preferred one year of experience in law enforcement.

The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

EVALUATION:

SRO will be evaluated annually.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
• Maintain the safety of students, staff and visitors.
• Advise school administration on all security matters.
• Be responsible for the preparation of the school district’s security plans: coordinate procedures for locking and checking each district facility during hours when it is not in use; recommendations for the acquisition of security equipment that is appropriate to the needs of the schools.
• Patrol assigned areas and routes.
• Evaluate the district’s security program on a continuing basis and recommend changes.
• Coordinate security as necessary at all public meetings, extracurricular activities, and events.
• Develop and administer in-service training for appropriate staff members.
• Keep training up to date and accurate records, including commissioned officer training.
• Serve as a resource person, as requested, to address student groups on various aspects of school security.
• Act as a liaison with public safety authorities on all matters affecting school security.
• Serve as the liaison to the Greers Ferry Police Department and related agencies.
• Oversee and direct the use of district surveillance system.
• Oversee the use of the district alarm system (issue codes, etc.).
• Serve as the District Safety Coordinator.
• Conduct regular inspections of all campuses to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Develop action plan to address/correct any deficiencies identified during inspection.
• Establish clear lines of accountability and command with the district’s security department.
• Develop campus and district safety plans that would help direct emergency response.
• Develop a constructive, proactive departmental philosophy.
• Direct the internal investigation of incidents involving students and personnel.
• Coordinate district collaborative efforts with municipal agencies for accident investigations, law enforcement, traffic management, protection of property, and development of emergency plans.
• Patrol areas of buildings, parking lots, and grounds to assure safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and other persons on campus.
• Conduct annual active shooter drills and school safety assessments for all campuses in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel.
• Establish…