TITLE: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Good physical health
2. Good supervisory skills
3. Meet Mississippi State Law Certification and State Law Enforcement Criteria
4. Good organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
5. Such other qualifications as may be set by the administration

SUPERVISES:  Departmental Staff

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent or designee 

JOB GOAL: To provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students and personnel of the East Tallahatchie School District and work to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the East Tallahatchie School District community.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to: 

1. Conforms to all state laws and regulations regarding law enforcement
2. Recruits and supervises all law enforcement personnel hired by the School District to assist in carrying out the duties of this office
3. Responsible for supervision of crowd control at all sporting events and extracurricular activities
4. Responsible for background checks of all intended employees
5. Responsible for checking affidavits of students living within the district
6. Responsible for checking affidavits of students living outside the district
7. Responsible for directing traffic flow around schools when needed
8. Develops and maintains an office-friendly program in the School District
9. Attends all required meetings
10. Responsible for investigating any acts of theft, violence, or other acts that disrupt the operation and decorum of the schools
11. Administers the budget for the East Tallahatchie School District 
12. Develops recommendations for future needs and improvements concerning district safety and security
13. Submits all reports as required by the East Tallahatchie School District and the State of Mississippi
14. Keeps current all certification standards as required by the East Tallahatchie School District and the State of Mississippi
15. Administers routine drug inspections throughout the school district with the district and local K-9 units
16. Administers drug education seminars throughout the district (at least one per month)
17. Responsible for NCIC
18. Complete the 40-hour MDE school Resource officer training after being hired to work for the East Tallahatchie School District
19. East Tallahatchie School District and work to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the East Tallahatchie School District community
20. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
21. Supports the East Tallahatchie School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
22. Performs other duties as assigned

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION:       Annually