Police Officer - Temporary - Temporary/Misc

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a full-time School Police Officer to maintain safety at campuses and events, responding to incidents, enforcing laws, and coordinating with administrators. The role focuses on protecting students and staff while upholding district policies and legal requirements.

The position requires POST certification in Georgia, an active law enforcement status, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner.
• Ability to listen and respond to others needs.
• Desire to work in a school environment with young people, educators, and citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and citizens at extra-curricular activities by responding immediately to deal with any disruption or criminal activity and instill in students respect and understanding of the law through example.
• Assist the local school administration in security at extra-curricular activities.
• Reduce juvenile delinquency by promoting positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
• Take law enforcement action as necessary to protect against unwanted intruders.
• Perform all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

School environment

Education

Equivalent education

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications

• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification and a valid Georgia drivers license

Education Qualifications

• or equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• Must be an active member of law enforcement

Skills Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to listen and respond to others needs
• Desire to work in a school environment with young people, educators, and citizens

Primary Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and citizens at extra-curricular activities by responding immediately to deal with any disruption or criminal activity and instill in students respect and understanding of the law through example.

• Assist the local school administration in security at extra-curricular activities.
• Reduce juvenile delinquency by promoting positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
• Take law enforcement action as necessary to protect against unwanted intruders.
• Perform all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.