School Resource Officer (DCJS L.E. Certified)

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

36d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Fredericksburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer. The School Resource Officer (SRO) position is responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal violations that happen on Fredericksburg City School property or events. Work assignments may consist of: Law Enforcement and Safety As the primary point of contact for handling all calls for service from the school, you will be responsible for coordinating the response of other police resources. Ensuring the safety of school administrators during incidents involving weapons, controlled substances, or risky student behavior is a key duty. You will also provide information on crimes or leads to the appropriate investigative units and stay informed about investigations involving students from the assigned school. Liaison and Communication Provide valuable information to students and school personnel on matters related to law enforcement. Your role requires strict adherence to the guidelines outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fredericksburg City Public Schools. Additionally, you will stay informed about situations where other law enforcement units have rendered services to the school, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Threat Assessment and Crime Prevention Play a key role in monitoring students identified as subjects of concern. Your expertise in crime prevention will be instrumental in creating a safer school environment. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with school administrators to address issues related to school crime and disorder, working in conjunction with other City departments and community resources to implement effective solutions. Community Engagement and Support Assist in problem-solving to address school crime in collaboration with community members. Your role will also involve promoting and enriching the lives of youth through law-related teaching and mentoring. It is essential to respect and work effectively with youth, parents, teachers, and school administrators from diverse backgrounds and cultures to create a supportive and inclusive environment.

Requirements

VA DCJS Certified law enforcement officer.
No more than two moving violations within previous 24 months.
No current or previous revocations of suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violation.
Undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI.
Undergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment.
Polygraph Examination.
Must complete Lawfit® course in 1 minute 36 seconds.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for handling all calls for service from the school and coordinate the response of other police resources.
Ensure the safety of school administrators during incidents involving weapons, controlled substances, or risky student behavior.
Provide information on crimes or leads to the appropriate investigative units and stay informed about investigations involving students from the assigned school.
Provide valuable information to students and school personnel on matters related to law enforcement.
Adhere strictly to the guidelines outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fredericksburg City Public Schools.
Stay informed about situations where other law enforcement units have rendered services to the school.
Monitor students identified as subjects of concern.
Collaborate closely with school administrators to address issues related to school crime and disorder.
Work in conjunction with other City departments and community resources to implement effective solutions.
Assist in problem-solving to address school crime in collaboration with community members.
Promote and enrich the lives of youth through law-related teaching and mentoring.
Respect and work effectively with youth, parents, teachers, and school administrators from diverse backgrounds and cultures.