School Resource Officer

This position provides security, law enforcement, and other services to local schools.

The CID Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The SRO supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, federal law, local ordinances, school system policies and procedures, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of related school resource and law enforcement duties. The need to respond to potentially dangerous and life‑threatening situations contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to perform provide law enforcement support for assigned schools. Success in this position contributes to school safety and bridges the gap between law enforcement and the community.

• Contacts are typically with co‑workers, other city personnel, teachers and administrators, students, parents, representatives of other law enforcement agencies, victims of crimes, witnesses, suspects, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to motivate persons, or to resolve problems.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping, The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, in inclement weather and at emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and dangers associated with law enforcement and emergency response activities. Work requires the use of protective devices and other specialized law enforcement equipment.

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• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• More than one related experience required;
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• POST Certification – Basic.