School Police Officer

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
• Copies 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 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
• Affords assistance to 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
• Makes referrals available to other agencies within the school system and community for additional assistance

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