School Resource Officer - Campus Safety and Community Liaison

Clayton Police Department; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a School Resource Officer for the Clayton Police Department in Clayton, NC. The role involves patrolling school campuses, responding to incidents, and enforcing laws within the school environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be enrolled in or have completed NC Basic Law Enforcement training. The position is based at the Clayton Police Department with a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, and possible call-back duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and police department policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly over radio and other technology; act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to present effective court testimony and prepare clear activity reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school campus by car, on foot, bicycle or other means and interact with students, staff and administrators.
• Respond to calls for assistance, complaints and disturbances; determine appropriate actions.
• Investigate on-campus traffic accidents; issue citations and direct traffic.
• Conduct investigations; arrest and process suspects where appropriate.
• Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute warrants and serve papers.
• Regulate vehicular traffic during busy times or special events; maintain order at gatherings.

Skills

Radio communications

Court testimony

Report writing

Public relations

Conflict resolution

Law enforcement

Education

High School Diploma

NC Basic Law Enforcement training program

Job description

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a School Resource Officer for the Clayton Police Department in Clayton, NC. The role involves patrolling school campuses, responding to incidents, and enforcing laws within the school environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be enrolled in or have completed NC Basic Law Enforcement training. The position is based at the Clayton Police Department with a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, and possible call-back duties.