School Resource Officer (2024-2025)
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Greenville Public School DistrictJob DescriptionSchool Resource OfficerQualifications:

A high school diploma; an associate degree from an accredited community college is preferred.

Possession of a current State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Police Officer Certificate

Three years of law enforcement or security experience of which three years must have been as a certified police officer.

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 designeeJob 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.