School Resource Officer — Safer Schools & Youth Programs

State-of-Georgi; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Georgia State Government is seeking a School Resource Officer for Marietta, GA, stationed at the Marietta RYDC. The role enforces security and order in a detention facility educational setting and supports student safety within the program.

The position requires GA P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate training and a valid PBLE, with options for advanced degrees and leadership experience. Competitive benefits and rigorous screening accompany the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training.
• A current GAPOST professional profile must be submitted as part of the application process with PBLE number attached.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.
• One year or more of experience as a School Resource Officer.
• Three years of experience as a Peace Officer and current and valid certification as a Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in police or investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, kneeling, bending and crawling.

Responsibilities

• Performs all law enforcement related duties in a highly professional manner consistent with established procedures and directives.
• Provide security clearance for each student entering the secure area of the building. This will include when youth leave the secure area for bathroom breaks, class breaks/lunchtime breaks, and at the beginning of each session.
• Regularly conduct walkthroughs of classrooms, hallways and in school offices.
• Address students who are disruptive, inappropriately dressed, late, and/or absent.
• Facilitates safety drills as required by the Georgia Preparatory Academy.
• Inspect areas frequented by youth for contraband and /or safety breach after each movement including break times and beginning/ending of each session.
• Monitor security equipment and camera system and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
• Meets with supervisors, education staff and support staff to increase student involvement.
• Assist in planning weekly student success meetings with students, education, and probation, and assist in coordinating monthly parent meetings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Facilitates group discussions with students as requested on various law enforcement topics.

Skills

Law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia POST certification (PBLE)

Job description

Georgia State Government is seeking a School Resource Officer for Marietta, GA, stationed at the Marietta RYDC. The role enforces security and order in a detention facility educational setting and supports student safety within the program.

The position requires GA P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate training and a valid PBLE, with options for advanced degrees and leadership experience. Competitive benefits and rigorous screening accompany the assignment.