DEPUTY SHERIFF - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Effingham County Board of Commissioners•Springfield, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide prevention education, a positive role model for students, and to help make the schools a safer environment as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to an elementary, middle or high school. During non-school months, the Deputy Sheriff works other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
College level course work or vocational training in criminal justice, sociology, and/or psychology
Police Academy training
One (1) year previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement
Valid Georgia driver’s license
Valid P.O.S.T. certification

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

Patrols school campus; conducts interviews of students; arrests violators of criminal law; transports prisoners; responds to calls for assistance; investigates incidents of criminal behavior on campus; investigates “anonymous” student reports of crimes; mediates disputes between students; assists with random drug searches of schools.
Teaches the CHAMPS program when available.
Assists with implementing the school safety plan; provides security for after-school events.
Conducts conferences with parents of students and with school personnel; conducts home visits with truant officers.
Prepares police incident reports; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents; prepares documentation of DUI grant activities; prepares documentation of Juvenile Justice; prepares traffic accident reports.
Testifies in court and at Board of Education Hearings.
Assists with fingerprinting child identification program.
Advises students with law enforcement questions.
Reviews truancy reports and student discipline reports.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Attends training for drug prevention officers; attends law enforcement in-service training.
Provides drug prevention literature to the public; speaks to parents, the public, and civic groups.
Drives patrol unit and operates police radio.
Plans activities for “Red Ribbon Week” and prom/graduation week.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.
Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Directs traffic in the school zone.
Coordinates fundraisers; assists with Sheriff’s community events.
Answers the telephone and enters incident reports into the computer.
Assists other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.