School Resource Officer: Community Safety & Mentorship

East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Baton Rouge Parish School System is seeking an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve on school campuses. The SRO will patrol, enforce laws, and provide a safe learning environment while engaging with students and staff.

The role blends enforcement, classroom instruction on law-related topics, and mentoring at-risk youth, with responsibilities including crisis planning, referrals, and building security collaboration with school leaders.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of full-time commissioned law enforcement service.
• Must be Basic, Level 1, P.O.S.T. certified and in good standing.
• Graduate of the Louisiana State Police Academy and SRO training.
• Armed officer with ongoing weapon qualifications.
• Familiar with school safety policies and crisis response.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate incidents per department policies and procedures.
• Enforce applicable laws and ordinances at school sites.
• Refer juveniles to authorities or other agencies as needed.
• Develop crime prevention programs and inspect school security.
• Increase police visibility and serve as liaison with the school community.
• Assist administrators with crisis planning and security matters.
• Provide training to staff on crisis handling and safety.
• Engage with teachers to design law-related educational topics.
• Support guidance counselors in student services and referrals.
• Promote positive policing role models and student outreach.

Conocimientos

De-escalation skills

Mentoring at-risk students

Strong communication

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of full-time commissioned law enforcement service

P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer (Basic, Level 1) in good standing

Graduate of Louisiana State Police Training Academy and Louisiana SRO Basic Training

Descripción del empleo

East Baton Rouge Parish School System is seeking an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve on school campuses. The SRO will patrol, enforce laws, and provide a safe learning environment while engaging with students and staff.

The role blends enforcement, classroom instruction on law-related topics, and mentoring at-risk youth, with responsibilities including crisis planning, referrals, and building security collaboration with school leaders.