Greenville Public School District

Job Description

School Resource Officer

Qualifications:    

1. A high school diploma; an associate degree from an accredited community college is preferred.
2. Possession of a current State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Police Officer Certificate
3. Three years of law enforcement or security experience of which three years must have been as a certified police officer.
4. Complete a forty-hour (40) School Resources Officer Basic Course as approved by the Mississippi Department of Education; or agree to attend such course within one year of appointment.

Reports To:   Superintendent or his/her designee

Job Goal:   To safeguard school property against burglary, vandalism, trespassing, and other hazardous criminal or unauthorized activities as well as the maintenance of order and discipline among school students and staff.

Mission and Goals:

• Works with the Superintendent to articulate and promote the school system’s vision of learning and teaching by insuring that order exists within the building

Management of Educational Resources:

• Administers the resources of the school with sound educational practices.
• Achieves maximum results of available resources
• Understands and utilizes the available technology of the school

General Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists and provides guidance to principal and staff in the maintenance of a safe school environment.
• Patrols and monitors all areas of the facility on a consistent basis to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry as well as unauthorized vehicles and illegal parking.
• Interrogates and detains unauthorized personnel on school grounds.
• Provides the faculty with technical assistance regarding school safety planning, crisis training, occupational safety, and overall school security to include personnel, information, and facility.
• Enforces state codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures on school property.
• Conducts criminal investigations, and collects information, intelligence, and evidence regarding criminal violations on campus; presents investigative results to the local district attorney and assists in prosecution.
• Files criminal charges for crimes committed on campus.
• Writes reports and provides documentation of activities.
• Maintains good rapport and liaison with faculty, law enforcement, judiciary, and community service agencies.
• Designs and conducts classes related to crime prevention, drug education, law, ethics, and other related areas.
• Provides counseling and referral services within areas of expertise.
• Performs other responsibilities as designated by the Superintendent or his/her designee

Terms of Employment: Employee will work ten, eleven, or twelve month year. Salary and work year will be established by the Board of Trustees.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.