Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to provide security to students and school personnel. Counsels students with problems. Serves as a liaison between law enforcement and school district employees.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs all duties as a Police Officer when called upon. Performs specialized activities as School Resource Officer on a regular basis.
• Coordinates all activities and programs with the principal and staff members concerned and seeks advice, and guidance prior to enactment when possible.
• Develops expertise in presenting various subjects to students that include a basic understanding of the laws, role of the law enforcement officer and their duties, etc.
• Encourages individual and small group discussions with students based upon material presented in class.
• Attends parent/faculty meetings, when requested by the principal, to solicit an understanding of the School Resource Officer Program.
• Confers with students, parents and faculty members in order to assist them with problems of law enforcement or crime prevention nature.
• Becomes familiar with all community agencies which offer assistance to youths and their families such as mental health clinics, drug treatment centers, etc. Makes referrals to agencies when needed.
• Informs principal of any needed law enforcement interviews to be conducted with students.
• Maintains security at schools by taking law enforcement action, as required, against intruders and unwanted guests.
• Appears in school hearings as requested in cases of contested expulsions of students; accompanies principal or designee to deliver expulsion documents if situation presents itself as dangerous.
• Conducts security and threat assessments at their assigned schools.
• May be required to respond to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, abuse, assaults, burglaries, thefts, fatalities, traffic accidents, property damage, alarms, bomb threats, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, unattended deaths, public service duties, stranded motorists, or dangerous drivers.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must have current Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be qualified to operate a firearm.
• May be required to attain and maintain additional certifications specific to assigned unit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerance or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Annual Salary: $55,016.50-$70,146.04 - Depending on Qualifications