JOB
Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (Elementary)
Prior law enforcement experience REQUIRED.
$29.36 per hour + 1:1 credit for years of Sworn Law Enforcement service
up to 10 years or 50%, whichever is greater.
Full salary range for this career is $61,078.788 - $112,021.10
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Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course
School Resource Officers (Elementary) are assigned to one or more County elementary 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Enforces laws; investigates criminal activity; maintains records and files; prepares reports; testifies in court;
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Patrols assigned school(s) and ensures a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors;
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Maintains situational awareness of visitors and activities at the school;
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Intervenes and appropriately responds to any threats toward teachers, students, and visitors;
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Conducts daily inspections of the school to ensure all physical security measures are in place and working appropriately;
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Works collaboratively with schools to resolve problems that threaten the safety of the schools;
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Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints for their assigned school(s);
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Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, testifying in court if necessary;
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Subdues resisting suspects using weapons, maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;
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Participates in school's lockdown and other emergency preparedness drills;
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Performs a variety of crime prevention and youth outreach duties including participating in Sheriff’s Office summer youth camps;
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Completes daily activity reports and other law enforcement reports and documentation as needed.
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Engages with students to help improve the relationship with students to increase the likelihood that students report criminal activity and help reduce delinquent behavior within schools and the community;
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Provides classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law and other law enforcement topics;
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Coordinates and oversees youth programs;
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Coordinates security coverage for after school activities and events that produce large crowds;
Performs related tasks as required SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must possess or obtain Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (road/patrol)
Previous law enforcement experience (federal, state, local), in a sworn position, REQUIRED
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
This position is designated as essential and may be required to report to work during times when the local government/agencies are closed, is subject to call back and hold over to maintain minimum staffing 24/7.
The successful applicant must pass physical abilities testing, interview, polygraph examination, full background investigation to include a criminal history check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug and alcohol testing.
If you use an auto fill option to complete your application, please be sure to review all sections of your application prior to submitting to ensure your employment history and education information are accurate. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Special Requirements:
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.
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; and some work requiring the lifting or dragging, for short distances, of 165 pounds of weight occasionally; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and 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; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a respirator. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
