School Safety & Community Resource Officer

Dayton Area School Consortium; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Public Schools is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) to support a safe learning environment by patrolling district property and building meaningful relationships with students and staff.

The selected candidate will work with students, parents, staff, and community agencies to prevent crime and protect life, while ensuring the enforcement of city and state laws and district policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of at least 120 hours of police training approved by the Ohio Attorney General.
• Possession or ability to obtain Ohio Peace Officer Training Council certificate.

Responsibilities

• Patrol district property for suspicious activity and unauthorized entry.
• Discourage trespassers and loitering on campus.
• Circulate in potential trouble spots and provide directions to staff, students, and visitors.
• Assist officials in ensuring proper credentials for building access.
• Be available to assist in hostile or violent situations.
• Operate a two-way radio and perform other duties as assigned by security leadership.

Skills

Stress management

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

HS diploma or GED

120 hours police training

Ohio Peace Officer certificate

Job description

Dayton Public Schools is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) to support a safe learning environment by patrolling district property and building meaningful relationships with students and staff.

The selected candidate will work with students, parents, staff, and community agencies to prevent crime and protect life, while ensuring the enforcement of city and state laws and district policies.