School Resource Officer: Safety Leader & D.A.R.E. Educator

Oconee County; South Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Oconee County is seeking a School Resource Officer to enforce laws, protect students and staff, and respond to emergencies within county high schools. The role includes patrolling campuses, coordinating with school officials, and supporting safety initiatives to maintain a secure learning environment.

The position requires completion of a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Related-experience required: 2 years.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for assigned school, assisting in the maintenance of order and public safety, and the well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors, and patrol premises and parking area.
• Initiate, enforce, and monitor compliance with school safety procedures.
• Instruct students, faculty, and staff in crime prevention and conflict resolution methods; provide instruction in law obedience.
• Present Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) classes as assigned; prepares and presents lesson plans; advises school officials and teachers on various issues pertaining to drug awareness and prevention.
• Provide individual and group counseling for students as requested or necessary.
• Monitor student behavior during lunch, between classes, and other times as necessary to maintain order.
• Identify gang activity and other potential problem areas; determines if violations of laws occur on school grounds; investigate offenses; recommend and/or implement corrective action.
• Communicate with parents to discuss law violations; refers students and/or parents to outside organizations for assistance as appropriate. Participate in school extracurricular activities, providing security as required.
• Respond to and provide leadership and coordination in emergency and high-risk situations.
• Document contact with teachers and students; maintain incident records and prepare related reports.
• Perform general patrol duties as required, to include responding to emergency calls and public calls for assistance, maintaining order and public safety, apprehending and arresting law violators and criminal suspects, issuing traffic citations and summons, and assisting with criminal investigations.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and provide court testimony as necessary.
• Perform routine service duties to include escort services and crowd control at special events; respond to citizens’ inquiries and concerns.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports; maintain assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Receives and responds to citizens’ inquiries, concerns, and complaints concerning law enforcement activities.

Skills

Problem solving

SC Code of Laws

County policies & procedures

Law enforcement abilities

Operate weapons

On-call duties

High-speed vehicle operation

Oral & written communication

County road knowledge

Computer & radio skills

Customer service

Law enforcement certifications

Education

High school / GED

Job description

Oconee County is seeking a School Resource Officer to enforce laws, protect students and staff, and respond to emergencies within county high schools. The role includes patrolling campuses, coordinating with school officials, and supporting safety initiatives to maintain a secure learning environment.

The position requires completion of a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.