Youth Services Officers

At Beaverton School District, creating safe, inclusive learning environments is a shared responsibility, and our Youth Services Officer (YSO) Program plays a vital role in that effort.

In partnership with the Beaverton Police Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office, our YSOs support school communities through trauma-informed, prevention-focused practices that honor the whole child. These officers are more than safety personnel—they are mentors, listeners, and trusted partners who walk alongside students, staff, and families to build relationships rooted in empathy, respect, and mutual trust.

YSOs actively engage in the daily life of the school community from the classroom to after-school events and extracurricular activities creating safe spaces where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Their presence helps foster environments where every student can belong, believe in their potential, and achieve their goals.

Role of the Youth Services Officer (YSO)

General practices and functions of YSOs include, but are not limited to: 

• Monitoring the school radio for situations in the school.
• Monitoring the police radio and responding to serious calls anywhere in the city.
• Answering questions from students, staff and parents/guardians.
• Taking reports regarding child abuse, theft, harassment, drugs/alcohol, trespassing, weapons possession, sex trafficking/prostitution, hit-and-run collisions, suspicious persons and threats, either in person or via social media.
• Providing classroom instruction on relevant topics.
• Patrolling the school campus to make sure students and staff are safe. 
• Attending safety meetings.

Student discipline is not under the purview of YSOs. You can learn more about the district philosophy on this matter in the Student Code of Conduct.