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Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer (SRO)
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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.
$88,716 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (SRO)
Job Type:
Full Time Stafford, VA Stafford County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$61,078.78 - $112,021.10Position Summary:
School Resource Officers are assigned to County middle and high 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.Essential Functions:
- Enforce laws; investigating criminal activity; maintaining records and files; preparing reports; testifying in court
- Work collaboratively with schools to resolve problems that threaten the safety of the schools
- Reinforce clear expectations for appropriate behavior through enforcement of laws, law-related education, and involvement in crime prevention activities
- Possess the ability to engage students to help improve the relationship with students, increase the likelihood that students report criminal activity and help reduce delinquent behavior within schools and the community
- Must be able to identify and address security related issues within the school
- Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law.
- Teach law related education, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution to students and staff.
- Coordinate and oversee youth programs
- Coordinate security coverage for after school activities and events that produce large crowds