School Resource Officer: Campus Safety & Community Liaison

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced School Resource Officer to patrol campus sites, enforce laws, and help maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, conducting investigations, providing testimony, and training staff and students on safety topics. A minimum of an associate degree is required; a bachelors degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice or high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in Criminal or Juvenile Justice or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school premises and surrounding areas to ensure safety of students and staff.
• Investigates incidents, gathers evidence, interviews victims and suspects, and prepares reports.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies, provides crisis management support, and resets alarms as needed.
• Enforces laws and school policies on campus, including traffic-related issues and citations.
• Provides testimony in court cases involving crimes against the school or personnel when needed.

Skills

Criminal justice

Public safety

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree in criminal justice

Bachelors degree in Criminal/Juvenile Justice (preferred)

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced School Resource Officer to patrol campus sites, enforce laws, and help maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, conducting investigations, providing testimony, and training staff and students on safety topics. A minimum of an associate degree is required; a bachelors degree is preferred.