School Resource Officer (SRO)

Description

About our school:

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School  is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit

• Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence 
• Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

Summary of Position

The School Resource Officer (SRO) is responsible for collaborating with the school and the community as a resource for safety and security issues. The SRO assists the school administration in maintaining a safe and secure environment by providing a highly visible presence to deter or identify trespassers on campus and mitigate any potential situations or threats that compromise the safety and security of St. Michael’s Prep. Additionally, the SRO will collaborate with the Director of Campus Security to assess and implement security and safety protocols associated with events that pose a safety risk to students, faculty and staff.

The Security Officer plays a vital role in fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful school environment by building strong, professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students. This position requires a calm, thoughtful presence — someone who is approachable, trustworthy, and consistently visible as a supportive figure within the school community. An ideal candidate brings a proactive, relational mindset to campus safety, with a strong emphasis on kindness, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate situations with patience and clear communication. 

Rather than leading with authority, this officer leads with connection, using sound judgment and emotional intelligence to maintain security while reinforcing a culture of care, trust, and mutual respect. This is an exempt, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Campus Security. 

Essential Duties

• Provide visibility, patrol, assistance and emergency contacts for all staff, students, faculty and guests of the school site. 
• Ensure that school property is secure and locked when appropriate. 
• Report all concerns related to health and safety, and incidents of misbehavior to the proper school authority. 
• Actively monitor the interior and exterior of the campus for any unauthorized persons.
• Provide security for parking areas. 
• Respond to all alarms, security situations, breaches, maintenance problems, and fire and building hazards, as requested. 
• Assist local law enforcement and other emergency response staff as requested. Complete all documentation and reports as established by school site personnel. 
• Serve as a positive role model for students. 
• Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with colleagues and students.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the entire school community.
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned. 
• Assist in evacuations of students and staff during drills and emergency situations. 
• Responds to calls for service which may include theft, criminal mischief, and minor investigations, disturbances or disorders on school sites. 
• Monitor students’ behavior in all areas of the school and enforce safety and school rules. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations applicable to the position
• Supervise and direct students in a friendly, professional manner. 
• Work cooperatively and effectively with faculty and staff. 
• Interpret and enforce rules and regulations according to varying situations. 
• Write complete and concise reports. 
• Handle a variety of tasks and set priorities among them for timely completion. 
• Perform well under pressure. 
• Resolve matters with discretion and diplomacy. 
• Exercise discretion in the dissemination of information. 
• Follow the Emergency Response Guide and Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP).
• Perform special duty assignments, overtime, protective details and all other duties required.
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, caring, excellence, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in law enforcement is desired. 
• School security experience is preferred but relevant experience in these other fields of security may be considered: government security, industrial security, military, or law enforcement. 
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• A valid Driver's License and clean driving record. 
• All candidates must pass the Diocesan background check and complete EIM training
• Preferred current CPR certification + first aid training

Application Requirements

Please submit an online employment application and attach a cover letter and resume. 

St. Michael’s Prep is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs. St. Michael’s Prep employs individuals without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation as protected by federal, state, or local law.