Campus Police, SRO/Investigator

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for conducting internal and external investigations, and for maintaining high visibility on school property to prevent and respond to crimes against district property, students and personnel.

REPORTS TO: Campus Police Investigator-Sergeant

SALARY SCHEDULE: Grade 12

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level: A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required.

Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training council (POST) as a police officer
• Police academy or training in specific areas of security procedures and investigation · Ability to operate emergency equipment, weapons, and motor vehicles
• Ability to maintain crowd control
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately with names, codes and symbols
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports
• Ability to maintain security of confidential materials
• Ability to judge when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, and public
• Knowledge of basic law to include criminal and civil statutes
• Knowledge of police procedures, Criminal Code of Georgia, Juvenile Court Code, and Basic Law Enforcement
• Ability to work with principals, administrators and other school personnel with regard to juvenile or adult offense and to arbitrate for restitution

Preferred: Previous experience in law enforcement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Enforces regulations and procedures in order to assure the safety of district property, personnel, and students.
• Responsible for maintaining high visibility on school campus in order to safeguard district property, maintains safety of students and staff.
• Establishes "Police" presence at assigned sites. Conducts investigations of incidents as assigned.
• Investigates student misconduct; conducts investigations of incident within the school district as requested.
• Investigates incidents related to burglary, theft, arson, malicious mischief, criminal trespass, and assaults and writes appropriate reports.
• Interviews, apprehends, arrests, transports, books and advises suspects of certain constitutional rights. Interviews citizens, informants, victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Responds to silent alarm calls and fire alarm calls to determine cause and take appropriate action.
• Analyzes investigative information and develops a plan of action. Identifies, marks, collects, and preserves physical evidence.
• Conforms to prescribed safety standards.
• Communicates on a periodic, ongoing basis to the Campus Police Investigator-Sergeant regarding all pending investigative matters.
• Informs Site Supervisor of results of any investigation at the site and provides a written report.
• Prepares reports and case files on investigations and arrests.
• Testifies in criminal and administrative procedures.
• Attend meetings and participate in community outreach initiatives.
• May be required to work events such as sporting events, meetings, concerts, graduations, and/or any other related type of activities after and beyond normal working hours.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the safe and effective operation of the school and district.

Post Offer

Requirements:

• Background Investigation with Polygraph
• Criminal History Record and Sex Offender Registry Checks
• Drug Test
• Maintain a valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is considered to be “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules. Appropriate pay will be determined based on Grade 12 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be 250 days, the position is nonexempt. Rev 07-2023

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.

[ ] OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

[ X] SPECIAL JOB LOCATION AND CONDITIONS: · Duties are performed in and out of an office setting; requires travel to various locations of Chatham County and other locations throughout the United States as required. · Requires driving a County vehicle. · Operates equipment to include mobile and portable radios, firearms, tranquilizer gun, telephone, copier, computer keyboard, and calculator. · Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and the County Safety Program. · Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[x ] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds of materials for recruitment fairs, etc. [ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne matter. [x ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[x] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[X] Other: Incumbents may be required to restrain students or adults in potentially violent situations. There may be circumstances that require climbing, stooping, lifting, running, crawling, and other demanding physical activity. Eyesight may be corrected but must be very good even in low light. Long periods of seated travel by car between locations will be required. There may be prolonged periods of standing and walking.