School Resource Officer (SRO)

Is a uniformed officer of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, who will be operating a marked police vehicle, and who is responsible for safety and security on the school property.
The SRO will be responsible for providing a law enforcement role that will consist of enforcing state or local laws and ordinances. This may include making referrals to other county or state agencies that may be beneficial.
They will form a relationship with the student body that creates a positive role between the two to prevent the numbers of students needing juvenile delinquency referrals.
SRO’s are responsible for creating and maintaining a close partnership with open lines of communication between school officials, staff, students and parents/guardians.
School officers will be responsible for handling calls for service, complaints, investigations and arrests within their assigned schools.
SROs may also be required to give presentation on a variety of topics or teach the D.A.R.E curriculum in their assigned building.