School Resource Officer

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security in Brookhaven seeks a School Resource Officer to support the McComb School District by providing a safe learning environment and strengthening ties between law enforcement and the district community. The role requires physical health, compliance with Mississippi State Law Certification and State Law Enforcement Criteria, and strong organizational and communication skills.

On-call availability and participation in school safety planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have good physical health.
• Meet Mississippi State Law Certification and State Law Enforcement Criteria.
• Good organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Subject to be on call at all times in case of special needs or emergency
• Reports for duty physically fit, mentally alert, neatly and properly groomed, with the prescribed uniform and equipment
• Acquires and records information concerning events that have taken place since their last briefing
• Uses the vehicle assigned to them in the safest and economical manner, avoiding hazardous or careless operation
• Devotes the maximum possible time to performance of their basic duties, remaining in the police station only when necessary
• Completes and submits reports of crime, motor vehicle accidents, and other incidents in conformity with established procedures
• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances and seek to eliminate conditions interfering with the safe and expeditious movement of vehicles and pedestrians
• Ensures civil treatment and the protection of the rights of all persons within the scope of their authority
• Completes the 40 hour MDE school Resource Officer training
• Completes assigned duties of school safety planning, enforcement activities, classroom instruction in areas of expertise and counseling referral of students
• Checks residency of students living within the district and living outside the district
• Performs background checks of all intended employees
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the McComb School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

State certification criteria

Job description

• Meet Mississippi State Law Certification and State Law Enforcement Criteria


• Good organizational and communication skills (oral and written)


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Qualifications

• Good physical health


• Meet Mississippi State Law Certification and State Law Enforcement Criteria


• Good organizational and communication skills (oral and written)


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goals

To provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students and personnel of the McComb School District and enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the McComb School District community.

Requirements

• Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:


• Subject to be on call at all times in case of special needs or emergency


• Reports for duty physically fit, mentally alert, neatly and properly groomed, with the prescribed uniform and equipment


• Acquires and records information concerning events that have taken place since their last briefing


• Uses the vehicle assigned to them in the safest and economical manner, avoiding hazardous or careless operation


• Devotes the maximum possible time to performance of their basic duties, remaining in the police station only when necessary


• Completes and submits reports of crime, motor vehicle accidents, and other incidents in conformity with established procedures


• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances and seek to eliminate conditions interfering with the safe and expeditious movement of vehicles and pedestrians


• Ensures civil treatment and the protection of the rights of all persons within the scope of their authority


• Completes the 40 hour MDE school Resource Officer training


• Completes assigned duties of school safety planning, enforcement activities, classroom instruction in areas of expertise and counseling referral of students


• Checks residency of students living within the district and living outside the district


• Performs background checks of all intended employees


• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance


• Supports the McComb School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan


• Performs other duties as assigned