School Police Officer

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.

Requirements

• Serves as a visible and active law enforcement officer on campus
• Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity
• Conducts routine patrols of assigned facilities
• Maintains safety and security within the guidelines of the board and FCS police department policies
• Counsels individual students in law-related areas
• Promotes positive relationships between youth and law enforcement
• Collaborates with public safety agencies
• Conducts mini-courses or workshops on drugs, law, law enforcement, safety, good citizenship, and other areas
• 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
• Maintains paperwork related to activities
• Makes referrals available to other agencies within the school system and community for additional assistance