School Resource Officer

Town of Clayton; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement pension plan

401K membership

Paid Vacation

Job summary

The Town of Clayton invites applications for a School Resource Officer with the Clayton Police Department in Clayton, NC. The SRO will report to the Police Sergeant or Lieutenant and patrol campus activities while engaging with students, staff, and families.

Position requires a High School Diploma and completion or enrollment in NC Basic Law Enforcement training, with a typical 40‑hour Mon‑Fri schedule and potential call-back duty evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and completion of NC Basic Law Enforcement training or enrollment.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and police policies.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school campus by car, on foot, or by bicycle and interact with students, staff and administrators.
• Respond to calls for assistance and determine appropriate action.
• Investigate campus traffic accidents and issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in emergency operations.
• Investigate possible crimes, gather evidence, question witnesses and arrest suspects.
• Advise the public on laws and ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants as needed.
• Regulate traffic and maintain order at public events and gatherings.
• Coordinate security for school-related events.
• Operate two-way radio and departmental cellular phone for communications; report to HQ.
• Perform other law enforcement duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Radio communication

Court testimony

Report writing

Firearms proficiency

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma

NC Basic Law Enforcement training

Job description

Description

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a School Resource Officer for our Clayton Police Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full‑time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The School Resource Officer is in the Police Department and reports to the Police Sergeant and or Police Lieutenant.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long‑time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Compensation

Salary Grade SG202. Recruitment Rate: $58,401.00.

Location & Schedule

Work Location: Clayton Police Department, Clayton, NC (Johnston County).

A normal schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week within a Monday‑Friday timeframe (specific times set by supervisor). Subject to call back work on nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrol’s school campus in patrol car, on foot, by bicycle or other appropriate means; interacts with students, parents, faculty and school administrators.


• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted. Communicates with school officials and police department staff.


• Investigates traffic accidents on campus; issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.


• Performs investigations of possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks; arrests and processes criminal suspects.


• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; testifies in court; executes search warrants; serves papers as needed.


• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintains order at public gatherings.


• Performs and coordinates security at school related events.


• Operates a two‑way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters. Carries a departmental issued cellular phone.


• Performs other law enforcement duties at the request and direction of supervisors and police department command staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Competencies

• Individual in this position should possess thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to arrest, search and seizure, and traffic control


• Some knowledge of scientific criminal detection and identification methods.


• Individual should possess the ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective relations with the citizens, coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, and Town officials


• Ability to communicate clearly over radio and technology; ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations


• Ability to present effective court testimony


• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.


• Individual in this position should possess the skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self‑defense tactics and possess skills in collaborative conflict resolution.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma. Successful completion of/or enrollment in a NC Basic Law Enforcement training program.

Benefits

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits.

Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Background and Screening

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre‑Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Veteran Preference

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD‑214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form.