School Resource Officer

Randolph-County-School-System; Cuthbert (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph County School System seeks a School Security Officer to ensure a safe and secure educational environment by enforcing state laws, preserving public order, and protecting life and property on school grounds.

The role requires a Georgia POST certified peace officer, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and the ability to qualify with a firearm. Candidate must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Georgia POST peace officer certification or complete the required training within 12 months.
• Must be bondable and capable of firearm qualification.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Bondable in accordance with Georgia Code Section 36-8-3; capable of qualifying with a firearm.
• At least 21 years old; U.S. citizen.
• Alternatives as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate the educational process by enforcing state laws on school grounds.
• Preserve public order and protect life and property within the school environment.
• Assist in prevention, detection, or investigation of crime as needed.

Skills

Georgia POST certification

Firearm qualification

Valid Georgia driver's license

Bondable

U.S. citizenship

21+ age requirement

Education

High School diploma

Two years as a Georgia POST certified peace officer, or able to complete the State of Georgia POST peace officer basic mandate training course within 12 months of employment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To support and facilitate the educational process with the Randolph County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through the enforcement of state laws, the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, and the prevention, detection or investigation of crime.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent;
2. Two years as a Georgia POST certified peace officer, or able to complete the State of Georgia POST peace officer basic mandate training course within 12 months of employment;
3. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license;
4. Must be bondable in accordance with Georgia Code Section 36-8-3, and must be capable of qualifying with a firearm on the existing firearms qualifications course(s);
5. Must be at least 21 years old, and a citizen of the United States;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.