School Resource Officer

Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs School District

Position Summary:

The job of School Resource Officer was established for the purpose/s of providing for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds; coordinating sporting events with administrators; observing personnel and/or visitors; enforcing truancy and disciplinary policies; investigating possible illegal student, staff, and parent actions; communicating information, observations, and/or incidents that have potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, personnel and/or visitors; and supporting administrative and/or campus activities; be a resource for and instructor in crime prevention and drug awareness/prevention.

Requirements:

  • Must have and keep a valid Mississippi driver’s license.
  • United States Citizen
  • High School Diploma and/or GED Certified
  • Upon employment, the School Resource Officer (S.R.O.) must be board of minimum standards certified for Mississippi with a minimum 3 years of full time service.
  • Must be actively serving in full time law enforcement.
  • Must be at least 23 years of age.
  • Good physical condition to completely carry out the duties of an SRO.