School Safety & Youth Engagement Officer

County of Oconee; Walhalla (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate's $1,000.00

Bachelor's $2,000.00

Master's $3,000.00

Job summary

The County of Oconee is seeking a School Resource Officer to enforce laws and ensure safety at local high schools. The role includes security for school premises, patrols, incident reporting, and coordination with parents and staff during emergencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of related experience, completion of SC Criminal Justice Academy, and the ability to work extended hours and on-call.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Certifications or training from SC Criminal Justice Academy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for assigned school and maintain order.
• Enforce and monitor school safety procedures.
• Instruct in crime prevention and law obedience.
• Conduct D.A.R.E. classes and prepare lesson plans.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate in high-risk situations.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain records.
• Arrest violators and issue traffic citations when needed.

Skills

Problem solving

SC Code of Laws knowledge

Policies and procedures

Communication skills

Vehicle operation

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Job description

The County of Oconee is seeking a School Resource Officer to enforce laws and ensure safety at local high schools. The role includes security for school premises, patrols, incident reporting, and coordination with parents and staff during emergencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of related experience, completion of SC Criminal Justice Academy, and the ability to work extended hours and on-call.