School Resource Officer - Loyd Star

Young World Physical Education; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln County School District invites applications for a School Resource Officer at Loyd Star in Brookhaven, MS. The SRO will monitor school safety, respond to incidents, and work with students to maintain a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates are at least 24 years old with 3 years of full-time law enforcement experience and must complete the MDE SRO Basic Course or NASRO training within two years. A clear background and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• At least 24 years old.
• At least 3 years of full-time law enforcement experience.
• Completion of the MDE SRO Basic Course within two years of appointment OR NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Training plus eight hours of state content training.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor school safety and respond to incidents.
• Interact professionally with students and staff.
• Fulfill duties as School Resource Officer as part of LCSD security responsibilities.

Job description

School Resource Officer - Loyd Star

Lincoln County School District (MS) Loyd Star - Brookhaven, Mississippi Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5819336
Application Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

School Resource Officer (SRO) will be responsible for monitoring school safety. Officers shall be screened for professionalism and their ability to interact with students. The SRO is not merely an armed security guard.

Qualifications

• At least 24 years old.
• At least 3 years of full-time law enforcement experience prior to SRO assignment.
• Completion of the MDE - SRO - Basic Course within two years of appointment OR the National Association of SRO (NASRO) Basic School Resource Officer Training plus eight hours of MDE state specific content training.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug test.

Completion of the Police Officer Basic Course (Reserve Basic is not acceptable). Candidates will need to select link(s) below, print and complete the Peace Officer Training Form(s). Form(s) must be notarized. Form can be uploaded to application or notarized and delivered to LCSD Central Office.

https://www.dps.ms.gov/sites/dps/files/documents/BLEOST-Part-Time-Law-Enforcement-Application-for-Certification-and-Background-Investigation-Review.pdf

https://www.dps.ms.gov/sites/dps/files/documents/BLEOST-Full-Time-Law-Enforcement-Application-for-Certification-and-Background-Investigation-Review-1.pdf

Position Type: Full-Time