Meriwether County School District
School Resource Officer
8. Conduct courses and workshops for students, staff and parents to promote social awareness, relationship
skills, self-management, self-awareness and responsible decision making.
9. Coordinate security for crowd and vehicle control at extra-curricular activities and special events.
Monitor and instruct students, visitors, and district personnel on proper and lawful campus or facility
behavior. Help to define and maintain a respectful code of conduct.
10. Assist other law enforcement agencies with incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact
the safety of the environment for students and staff. Serve as the initial first responder and school safety
coordinator for campus emergencies
11. Respond to calls on crimes against person or property in progress, report crimes that have already
occurred, and intrusion/fire alarms; perform preliminary investigation at the scene (e.g. gather and
preserve evidence, take statements). Prepare written reports, maintain daily logs, and obtain and serve
arrest and search warrants as necessary; testify in court as required.
12. Subdue offenders and criminals by using the minimum amount of force needed to protect the officer and
other persons.
13. Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law.
Teach law related educations, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution to students and staff.
14. Provide instructions and directions to others as it pertains to law enforcement matters and emergency
situations.
15. Conduct security building assessments for schools; guard, check and secure doors, rooms buildings and
equipment.
16. Operate a two-way radio and qualify with a department issued firearm.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.
18. Typing and filing department reports and other administrative duties as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Ability to walk, run, or sit for extended periods of time. Work in inclement weather. When necessary, other
duties include, evenings, weekends and athletic events as assigned by Chief to provide maximum security
coverage is required. School Resource Officer may spend extended periods patrolling and investigating crimes
on District property, both in automobiles and on foot. School Resource Officer may be required to physically
restrain parties involved in a conflict. In extreme cases, incumbent may be exposed to violent and/or around
confrontations.
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor
activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are
essential functions of this position.
