Child Safety Officer (part-time)

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development Plan

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a dedicated educator to deliver 32 STEPP lessons to public elementary students in a structured environment. You will use lecture methods, audio/visual aids, props, and handouts to engage students and promote safety and respectful behavior.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, strong classroom management, and a clean driving record. Compliance with CJIS security policy and background checks is mandatory; opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in education or related field or HS diploma with training and experience in public speaking, teaching or program planning.
• Ability to write and implement lesson plans; strong group management and organizational skills; experience with elementary school children.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and CJIS Security Policy; US citizen or eligible for naturalization.

Responsibilities

• Teach 32 STEPP lessons in a supervised setting for elementary students.
• Deliver instruction using lecture style, audio/visual aids, props and handouts.
• Provide guidance, be a positive role model, and promote safety and sound decisions.
• Direct traffic daily in school areas to ensure pedestrian and bike rider safety.
• Participate in mandatory training for Child Safety Officers and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Program planning

Lesson planning

Group management

Organizational skills

Experience with elementary students

Driving record

Education

Associate's degree in education or related field

HS diploma with training/experience in public speaking/teaching

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in education or a related field, or a high school diploma or GED and training and experience in public speaking, teaching or program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to write and implement lesson plans. Excellent group management and organizational skills. Experience in working with elementary school age children. Good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or be a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in education or a related field, or a high school diploma or GED and training and experience in public speaking, teaching or program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to write and implement lesson plans. Excellent group management and organizational skills. Experience in working with elementary school age children. Good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or be a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.

Duties

Responsibilities include teaching 32 different age appropriate Success Through Education and Proactive Policing (STEPP) lessons while providing a supervised and structured environment for Chesterfield County public elementary school students. Provides instruction to students through lecture style teaching, audio and visual aids, props and handout materials. Provides guidance and acts as a positive role model while teaching respect and encouraging children to make sound decisions concerning their safety and well-being. Directing traffic daily in and out of school areas while focusing on the safety of pedestrians and bike riders. Child Safety Officers receive specialized training annually along with on-the-job training. Perform other work as required.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE:

Position is open until filled (first review to begin July 6, 2026).

Shift

28 hours/week; 4 days/week; varies Monday - Friday

Work Location

Police

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion