Class 1 School Resource Officer

Town of Bluffton • Police Department - Bluffton, SC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work and enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include; assisting with special projects for the Town of Bluffton and the Bluffton Police Department, attending advanced training classes as related to the job, and assisting with security during special school events. Other work-related duties are performed as required or directed under the moderate supervision of the Police Sergeant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous law enforcement work experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy Basic Law Enforcement certification; if candidate does not possess, it must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Successful completion of the basic course instruction for School Resource Officers as provided or recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers or the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. This must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal law as it relates to juveniles and schools.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
• Skill in using firearms.
• Skill in operating a police vehicles.
• Ability to establish and effective relationship with associates, the general public, school students and administration.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear reports.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and fairly with the public.
• Ability to analyze situation.
• Ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law enforcement work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with schools officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing the most advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with school-related incidents.
• Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor, and instructor while building rapport with the students, staff, and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
• Organizes, schedules, and plans Law Enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
• Operates patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; operates specialized police equipment; and maintains a visible police presence throughout the school.
• Interviews victims and witnesses; obtains additional information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Investigates crimes; collects and processes evidence; and conducts searches.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, summons, etc.; and completes arrest records.
• Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
• Makes arrests and testifies in Court; prepares incident and various special reports.
• Enforces traffic laws; investigates accidents; issues traffic citations; provides first responder medical assistance within the school and on school grounds.
• Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
• Responds to and investigates disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when assigned.
• May be assigned to collateral duty assignments such as, investigations, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws.
• Policy to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

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