School Police Officer
Category:
Safety and Security
Job Function:
Department:
Summary
Supports and facilitates the educational process within the Fulton County School System by providing a safe and secure environment through enforcement of state laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime.
Essential Duties
- Serves as a visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with law-related areas such as drugs, traffic, trespassing, fighting, and thefts
- Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity
- Serves as the initial first responder and school safety coordinator for campus emergencies
- Conducts routine patrols of assigned facilities to include buildings, parking lots and District owned, leased, or rented equipment
- Operates system equipment to include alarm systems, surveillance equipment, and patrol units when necessary
- Maintains safety and security within the guidelines of the board and FCS police department policies
- Implements and coordinates the district wide safety and security program
- Works closely with the principal and staff of the school to foster a better understanding of law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment
- Counsels individual students in law-related areas which affect the student’s ability to function effectively in the educational environment
- Promotes positive relationships between youth and law enforcement to reduce juvenile delinquency
- Collaborates with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between schools and community to deter criminal and delinquent behavior
- Conducts mini-courses or workshops on drugs, law, law enforcement, safety, good citizenship, and other areas for students and parents
- Consults or attends conferences with students, parents, and staff members to assist with problems of a law enforcement act or crime prevention nature
- Plans and helps conduct emergency drills on a routine basis
- Testifies in criminal court cases as required
- Coordinates security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events
- Maintains annual firearms certification and P.O.S.T certification
- Assists other law enforcement agencies with incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact student or site safety
- Maintains paperwork related to activities that may include police reports, activity logs and time sheets
- Make referrals available to other agencies within the school system and community for additional assistance
- Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Certification/Licensure
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) required
Certification as a Peace Officer must be completed prior to making application; Must hold a PBLE classification if P.O.S.T. certified after 1982 or the equivalent prior to 1983
Advanced Certifications (Instructor, Drug Identification, etc.) a plus
Experience Qualifications
None required; Minimum 2 years of previous sworn law enforcement patrol/investigative experience preferred;Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of Georgia Criminal and Traffic Code, City and County Ordinances, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Law and court proceedings
- Must not have any open internal affairs investigations or P.O.S.T. investigations
- Ability to work with youth and adults
- Ability to teach mini-courses to youth and adults
- Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel
- Must pass criminal history and background investigation
- Must be able to pass physical agility test
- Must pass polygraph examination
- Must pass psychological evaluation
Working Conditions
- May require work in inclement weather
- May involve assignments in hostile environments
Physical Demands
- Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of time
Posting ID:
29623
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta