School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer

Richmond County (GA) School Safety and Security - Augusta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Richmond County School System

Job : 5854711

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Education: Must possess a High school diploma, Associate’s degree, or considerable college coursework in criminology, law enforcement, or related field desirable. Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certification or Licensure: Must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) as a Police Officer. Possession of a valid state driver’s license or equivalent. First aid and CPR certification or willingness to acquire within a specified time.

Skills: Excellent oral communication and human relations skills. Has knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills, and problem-solving competencies.

Work Experience: Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably educational environment. Experience in the safety and security of persons and property preferred. Must not have been convicted of a felony or some other crime involving moral turpitude.

This position is responsible for providing security and taking appropriate action to prevent injury to students, employees, and visitors while on or in the Board of Education property or facility. Provides reports to the Principal and Director of School Safety as requested. Assists the school leadership team in developing and implementing security procedures. Gives support with investigations of serious incidents. With directions of the principal or designee, assists in controlling access to buildings and grounds by unauthorized persons, and in assuring that students report to their assigned instructional areas.

• Patrol Board of Education facilities and properties to ensure a safe environment.
• Knows basic law including criminal and civil statutes, police procedures, Criminal Code of Georgia, Juvenile Court Code, and Basic Law Enforcement. Works with principals, administrators, and other school personnel concerning juvenile or adult offenses and arbitrates for restitution.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and makes, written reports of incidents that take place on Board of Education properties.
• Works with students, teachers, school leadership staff, and governmental and community members, demonstrating knowledge of jobs and professionals.
• Knows the procedures and practices for ensuring the safety and welfare of others. Has knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Enforces Board policies and rules, state and local laws, and takes appropriate actions when violations are reported or observed.
• Conducts random and requested searches consistent with policies and procedures and makes written reports.
• Participates as a member of the School Emergency Management Team. (Participates and attends professional growth activities as needed (optional) or as required.
• Collects and preserves physical evidence at the scene(s) or other incidents as required by circumstances.
• Testifies and presents evidence in criminal court, any court of competent jurisdiction, or at school disciplinary tribunal.
• Upon request of school or county police or other legal authority, may hold suspects for appropriate agency and confiscate physical evidence.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, or department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

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