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 • Conducts 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 act 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 • Assists 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 • Make referrals available to other agencies within the school system and community for additional assistance • Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator 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