Mission: DeKalb Preparatory Academy is the diverse community where teachers, children, parents, and leaders learn together. Students cultivate knowledge and learn to think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately.

Our experiential curriculum intertwines sciences, humanities, and the arts to prepare children to shape our world.

We believe in our responsibility to partner with parents, creating an ideal environment in which students will have the opportunity to:

• Strive for academic excellence.
• Explore a diverse curriculum.
• Prepare to succeed in a global environment.
• Provide service to a growing community.
• Participate in character education, developing a respect for others through exemplary mentorship.
• Experience cooperative educational communities in all content areas from fine arts to technology.
• Develop into lifelong learners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide law enforcement and police services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school. Investigate allegations of criminal incidents per police department policies and procedures. Enforce state and local laws and ordinances. Make appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies.

· Work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. In addition, the SRO shall develop crime prevention programs and conduct security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities.

· Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment. Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures. Ensure school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled dangerous substances or in such cases that, the student’s emotional state may present a risk to the administrator. Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security matters. Provide a course of training for school personnel in handling crisis situations, which may arise at the school.

· Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.

· Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary. Assist in conflict resolution efforts.

· Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building. Be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of police to the school community.

Minimum qualifications:

• Education and Experience High school graduation or equivalent and four years of law enforcement and security.
• Experience in dealing with adolescents and the public.

Licenses/Special Requirements:
Must complete training in first aid and CPR as required by the district.

Benefits:

· 100% employer paid health, dental and vision insurance

· Employer contribution into TRSGA retirement program for employee

· Competitive salary range

· Paid vacation/sick leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 4 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• School Resource Officer: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (Required)

Work Location: In person