Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (SRO)

Stafford County•Stafford County, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

School Resource Officers are assigned to County middle and high schools to provide information to the students, parents and staff regarding law enforcement and the criminal justice system. SRO’s maintain high visibility at the schools, attending student functions as well as teaching curriculum units and providing classroom presentations on varied topics. Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff’s Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a School Resource Officer Sergeant.

Requirements

Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (road patrol)
High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) required.
Driver's license valid in the state of Virginia
United States citizenship required
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
Must meet and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for position
Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course
Stafford County Deputies are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in possession of a valid VA driver’s license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Nice To Haves

1:1 credit given for years of VA DCJS road patrol Law Enforcement service up to 10 yrs or 50%, whichever is greater.
Completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course

Responsibilities

Enforce laws; investigating criminal activity; maintaining records and files; preparing reports; testifying in court
Work collaboratively with schools to resolve problems that threaten the safety of the schools
Reinforce clear expectations for appropriate behavior through enforcement of laws, law-related education, and involvement in crime prevention activities
Possess the ability to engage students to help improve the relationship with students, increase the likelihood that students report criminal activity and help reduce delinquent behavior within schools and the community
Must be able to identify and address security related issues within the school
Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law.
Teach law related education, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution to students and staff.
Coordinate and oversee youth programs
Coordinate security coverage for after school activities and events that produce large crowds