What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Resource Officer (CO) position at Bartow County Schools?
POSITION TITLE: School Resource Officer - for the 2024-2025 School Year - 203 Days
START DATE: as soon as possible
JOB DESCRIPTION: Work closely with school administrators, media sources, and the local juvenile authorities in an effort to provide and maintain our schools as a safe haven conducive to learning. Investigate suspected crimes, report findings, and arrest suspected individuals. Direct and control traffic. Provide security for students by preventing criminal acts against students or their property. Participate in drug prevention programs. Build a rapport between youth and law enforcement.
Testify in court or legal proceedings. Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: High school diploma required or equivalent. Must be POST certified and have five years of police experience. Must have a current driver's license.
SKILLS: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to maintain a successful relationship with co-workers and across departments within the school system. Ability to treat confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion. Must be able to work without constant supervision and direction and meet obligations with punctuality.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of police experience required.
TO APPLY:
EXTERNAL (NEW) APPLICANTS: Apply via our system website and online application process at www.bartow.k12.ga.us
CURRENT BCSS EMPLOYEES: Apply via the following link - https://bartow.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx
It is the policy of the Bartow County School System, consistent with its obligations under state and federal law to establish and maintain drug-free schools and workplaces, to require applicants for covered positions to consent to a pre-employment, post-offer, drug test.
The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
