Police Officer I - School Resource Officer

Town of Blacksburg, VA -
Blacksburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$53,774 - $59,371 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Community relationship building
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

General Definition of Work

Upon completion or in execution of a Basic Law Enforcement Certification, the Police Officer I performs police and law enforcement work involving a variety of general police assignments, including but not limited to: enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring the safety of the public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant.

This position serves as a direct placement into an elementary school within the Town of Blacksburg as a school resource officer. The School Resource Officer (SRO) is a sworn law enforcement officer assigned to an elementary school to promote a safe and secure learning environment. The SRO serves as a law enforcement officer, mentor, educator, and community liaison while fostering positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and the community. The officer works collaboratively with school administrators to address safety concerns, prevent criminal activity, and support student success.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS/BONUSES

Starting pay: $53,774 (non-certified)
VA Certified: $54,850 - $59,371 (based on years of service and experience)
$2500 bonus for VA Certified Officers with less than 2 years experience (payout in payments)
$5000 bonus for VA Certified Officers with 2 or more years experience (payout in payments)
40 hours of recruit leave is available for VA Certified Officers
Eligibility for Hazardous Duty Supplement through the Virginia Retirement System
12 hour fixed shifts (Monday-Sunday 0700-1900 / 1900-0700)
Dedicated training unit
Opportunities to serve with specialized units
Tuition assistance for job-related college education after 1 year of employment ($2400/maximum per fiscal year)
Take Home Vehicle Program
On-site personal trainer
Abbreviated field training for Virginia certified Police Officers
Shift Differential
Eligibility for Comprehensive Benefits package including a VRS Retirement Plan; Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA); and wellness programs

It is an exciting time to join our department as we have recently moved into a brand new state-of-the-art facility equipped with a dedicated gym, defensive tactics training room, and a de-escalation room.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provide a visible law enforcement presence on school property and at school-related events
Maintain safety and security of students, staff, and visitors through proactive patrols and threat assessment
Respond to emergencies, criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and other situations requiring law enforcement intervention
Investigate criminal activity, accidents, and incidents occurring on school grounds or involving students as appropriate
Assist school administration in developing and implementing school safety and emergency response plans
Participate in threat assessment teams and provide guidance regarding school safety concerns
Build positive relationships with students through mentoring, counseling, and informal interactions
Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, administrators, and community agencies to address student needs and behavioral concerns
Enforce applicable state and local laws while exercising discretion consistent with school-based policing best practices
Prepare reports, maintain records, and complete required documentation related to incidents and investigations
Assist with traffic control and pedestrian safety during student arrival and dismissal periods
Foster trust and open communication between law enforcement and the school community
Operates a patrol vehicle safely, in emergency and non-emergency modes, or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order
Responds to radio calls, assignments, and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.
Makes arrests, completes arrest records, and testifies in court
Operates in-car computer and related software
Prepares detailed reports, forms, and correspondence on activities, assignments, and complaint reports
Provides police escorts, directs traffic
Performs residential and commercial checks
Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain necessary information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
Investigates crimes, collects evidence; conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents
Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned
Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, other public safety agencies, and the general public

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certification required
Possession of Basic Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification
May be required to possess other specialized law enforcement certifications depending on departmental requirements and DCJS standards

Special Requirements

MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER
Valid state-issued driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; ability to obtain a Virginia driver's license within 90 days of employment
Possess or have the ability to obtain DCJS Basic SRO certification within one year of employment

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force
Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, or smelling, lifting and running
Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision
Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration, exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)

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