School Resource Officer in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Accelerated Career Academy Inc

• $50,000

• Full-time

Position Type: Security/School Resource Officer

Date Available: 07/29/2026

Scheduled Days: 185

The School Resource Officer (SRO) serves as an integral member of the Academy for Innovation in Medicine community, fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for students, staff, families, and visitors. The SRO is responsible for maintaining campus safety through proactive planning, relationship building, emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and collaboration with school leadership.

As a founding member of the AIM team, the SRO embraces the school's mission of developing the next generation of healthcare leaders by modeling professionalism, integrity, service, and respect. The officer builds positive relationships with students while serving as a trusted mentor, educator, and liaison between the school, families, MARTA Police, the Atlanta Police Department, and other public safety agencies.

Because many AIM students travel by public transportation, the SRO plays a critical role in supporting student safety during arrival and dismissal, including coordinating with MARTA and assisting students traveling between the Lindbergh Center MARTA Station and the school.

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Georgia POST Certification required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Experience working in schools, youth development, community policing, or school-based programs preferred.
• Experience collaborating with multiple agencies and community partners preferred.

The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with adolescents.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Support restorative practices and positive behavior interventions.
• De-escalate conflict using trauma-informed and student-centered approaches.
• Respond calmly and effectively during emergencies.
• Collaborate with educators in creating a safe learning environment.
• Deliver engaging presentations on topics including personal safety, digital citizenship, conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, emergency preparedness, and legal responsibilities.
• Exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced school environment.

• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct regular safety and security assessments of the campus.
• Assist school leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency operations plans.
• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills, including fire, lockdown, severe weather, evacuation, and reunification procedures.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, safety concerns, and security incidents.
• Monitor campus during arrival, dismissal, transitions, and school events.
• Assist with visitor management and campus access procedures.
• Support safe traffic flow and pedestrian safety around the campus.

• Serve as a positive mentor and trusted adult for students.
• Promote positive relationships between students and law enforcement.
• Support restorative conversations and conflict resolution whenever appropriate.
• Participate in student support meetings as requested.
• Assist students experiencing crisis situations by connecting them with appropriate school and community resources.
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and student support staff to promote student well-being.

• Support safe student transportation to and from the Lindbergh Center MARTA Station.
• Coordinate with MARTA Police regarding student safety and emergency response.
• Monitor student arrival and dismissal routes between the station and campus.
• Assist with transportation safety education for students and families.

• Assist with maintaining the school's Emergency Operations Plan.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate emergency response with local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and MARTA Police.
• Assist with crisis response and incident documentation.
• Support implementation of the school's safety and communication protocols.

Provide classroom lessons, assemblies, and parent education related to topics including:

• School safety
• Digital citizenship
• Cybersecurity
• Social media safety
• Substance abuse prevention
• Conflict resolution
• Bullying prevention
• Violence prevention
• Traffic and pedestrian safety
• Legal rights and responsibilities
• Careers in public safety and emergency services

• Serve as the primary liaison between AIM and local law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with MARTA Police, the Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire Rescue, emergency management personnel, and community organizations.
• Provide consultation to school leadership regarding security concerns and legal matters impacting school operations.
• Participate in safety committees and planning meetings.

• Prepare timely reports regarding incidents requiring law enforcement involvement.
• Maintain appropriate documentation consistent with school policies and applicable laws.
• Assist school administrators with investigations when appropriate.
• Make referrals to outside agencies as necessary while maintaining student confidentiality.

• Attend school events as assigned.
• Support student arrival, dismissal, and special events.
• Assist with campus security during extracurricular activities.
• Perform other duties related to school safety as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or Director of Operations.

The employee must be able to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods throughout the school day.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Operate communication equipment and a motor vehicle.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain the physical fitness required to safely perform law enforcement responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The School Resource Officer works in a dynamic educational environment that includes classrooms, laboratories, common areas, outdoor spaces, and community locations. The position requires regular interaction with students, families, staff, community partners, and first responders. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support school events and emergency situations.

At the Academy for Innovation in Medicine, school safety is built on strong relationships, proactive planning, and shared responsibility. Our School Resource Officer is expected to model professionalism, compassion, integrity, and service while helping create an environment where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn.