School Resource Officer

Role overview

The School Resource Officer works under supervision and carries out a broad set of law-enforcement duties to help keep order and ensure safety in a detention-facility school environment.

Key duties

• Carry out law-enforcement responsibilities in a polished and professional way, following established policies and instructions.
• Complete a pat-down security check for every student entering the secured part of the building, including at morning and afternoon session start times and whenever youth leave for class or lunch breaks.
• Routinely inspect classrooms, corridors, and school office areas on foot.
• Intervene with students who are disruptive or not dressed appropriately.
• Search youth-occupied spaces for contraband or any safety violations after each movement, including breaks and at the start and end of each session.
• Keep an eye on individual security equipment and report any issues right away so fixes can be made promptly.
• Coordinate with supervisors, education personnel, and support staff to encourage stronger student participation.
• Remain standing for long periods as part of the job requirements.
• Lead group conversations with students on law-enforcement-related topics when requested.

Application requirement

Applicants are required to create a Team Georgia account and submit an online State of Georgia application through Team Georgia Careers.

About the agency

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a diverse state agency serving justice-involved youth up to 21 years old. Its mission is to change young lives through evidence-based rehabilitation, supervision, stronger family and youth well-being, and safer communities.