SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Serves as a visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with law-related areas such as drugs, traffic, trespassing, fighting, and thefts  * Protects campus from disturbances and criminal activity * Serves as the initial first responder and school safety coordinator for campus emergencies * Conducts routine patrols of assigned facilities to include buildings, parking lots and District owned, leased, or rented equipment * Operates system equipment to include alarm systems, surveillance equipment, and patrol units when necessary * Maintains safety and security within the guidelines of the board and FCS police department policies * Implements and coordinates the district wide safety and security program * Works closely with the principal and staff of the school to foster a better understanding of law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment * Counsels individual students in law-related areas which affect the student’s ability to function effectively in the educational environment * Promotes positive relationships between youth and law enforcement to reduce juvenile delinquency * Collaborates with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between schools and community to deter criminal and delinquent behavior * Conducts mini-courses or workshops on drugs, law, law enforcement, safety, good citizenship, and other areas for students and parents * Consults or attends conferences with students, parents, and staff members to assist with problems of a law enforcement act or crime prevention nature * Plans and helps conduct emergency drills on a routine basis * 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 that may impact student or site safety * Maintains paperwork related to activities that may include police reports, activity logs and time sheets * Make referrals available to other agencies within the school system and community for additional assistance * Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator REQUIRED EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) required Certification as a Peace Officer must be completed prior to making application; Must hold a PBLE classification if P.O.S.T. certified after 1982 or the equivalent prior to 1983 Advanced Certifications (Instructor, Drug Identification, etc.) a plus EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS None required; Minimum 2 years of previous sworn law enforcement patrol/investigative experience preferred;Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Knowledge of Georgia Criminal and Traffic Code, City and County Ordinances, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Law and court proceedings * Must not have any open internal affairs investigations or P.O.S.T. investigations * Ability to work with youth and adults * Ability to teach mini-courses to youth and adults * Must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel * Must pass criminal history and background investigation * Must be able to pass physical agility test * Must pass polygraph examination * Must pass psychological evaluation WORKING CONDITIONS * May require work in inclement weather * May involve assignments in hostile environments PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Must be able to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods of time