Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Deputy - School Resource Officer (SRO)

Buncombe County Government • Asheville, NC

1d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this position is responsible for performing specialized law enforcement work as a uniformed patrol deputy to protect lives, property and rights of citizens of the county. The School Resource Officer shall serve at all times as a role model to students by demonstrating appropriate attitudes, behavior, courtesy, and respect. The Officer must understand the importance of mentoring students and serving the students as well as the school administration.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county
• Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them
• Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Patrol Division
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action
• Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to present court testimony effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Interact with other employees, customers and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting, communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services and mission.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines.
• Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
• Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality; coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area of the County; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and assists in investigating crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; gathers evidence; interrogates suspects and makes arrests; prepares investigation reports.
• Serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; uses directories and other means to locate designated parties; explains briefly the meaning of papers and makes arrests when necessary.
• Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.
• Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrests.
• Assist with community outreach
• Handle all calls for service on the school grounds during school hours whether dispatched by the Sheriff’s Office or by school officials. The SRO reserves the right, after consultation with Sheriff’s Office supervisors, to request assistance from other officers and/or divisions from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, or officers from other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Interact with students as often as possible by taking a high visibility role during such times as lunch, class changes, bus loading areas, student drop off and other student events.
• Complete and submit all reports and forms required by the Sheriff’s Office and by the school in order to insure a successful operation of the SRO program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED