Also called: SRO
A police officer assigned to a school to keep it safe and build relationships with students.
SROs walk the halls between classes, talk with students and staff, help with conflicts, and respond to emergencies. Some teach classes on safety or coach teams. The best ones become trusted mentors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma (many departments prefer some college), pass the police academy (about 6 months), and physical, background, and psychological tests.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS police and detectives 2024-34.
Low risk for 10 years. Camera and threat-alert systems assist; mentoring teens and handling school conflicts stay deeply human.
Classes: Psychology, Child development, Health, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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