Also called: SRO, School police officer
Police officer assigned to a school to keep it safe and build positive relationships with students.
SROs walk hallways, handle safety threats, teach classes on topics like internet safety, and mentor students. They also plan emergency drills with administrators.
BLS police and sheriff's patrol officers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. Police academy and certification; SRO training (often 40 hours).
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS projects ~3% growth for police officers.
Low risk for 10 years. AI cameras and threat-detection tools assist; patrolling, responding to emergencies and mentoring students stay human.
Classes: Criminal justice CTE, Psychology, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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