Class 3 School Resource Officer

Bluffton Police Department; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bluffton Police Department seeks a Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer to work with Beaufort County School District elementary schools. The role blends law enforcement with youth mentoring, safety education, and crime prevention inside the schools.

You will follow the district schedule and collaborate with district staff to maintain a positive learning environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid South Carolina driver’s license, and completion of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some law enforcement work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws to ensure safety and maintain order.
• Identifies potential problems, responds to various criminal activities, and conducts investigations dealing with school-related incidents.
• Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor, and instructor while building rapport with the students, staff, and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
• Instructs and conveys a variety of information, resources, and referrals.
• Gathers, evaluates, corroborates, analyzes, and disseminates criminal intelligence in cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Coordinates with schools officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with school-related incidents.
• Recognizes and distinguishes the proper plan of action to facilitate the most positive outcome for all parties involved in school settings.
• Organizes, schedules, and plans Law Enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

Skills

Police procedures

Law enforcement knowledge

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation

Community relations

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work and enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town) working with the Beaufort County School District’s elementary schools. In this position, a Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer will receive specialized training on how to work with the youth in the schools. This positions work schedule will follow the same schedule as the administrative/teaching staff of the Beaufort County School District. Work is performed under the general supervision of the appropriate department supervisor of the Police Department.

• Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws to ensure safety and maintain order.
• Identifies potential problems, repsonds to various criminal activities, and conducts investigations dealing with school-related incidents.
• Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor, and instructor while building rapport with the students, staff, and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
• Instructs and conveys a variety of information, resources, and referrals.
• Gathers, evaluates, corroborates, analyzes, and disseminates criminal intelligence in cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Coordinates with schools officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing the most advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with school-related incidents.
• Recognizes and distinguishes the proper plan of action to facilitate the most positive outcome for all parties involved in school settings.
• Organizes, schedules, and plans Law Enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some law enforcement work experience preferred but not required.

Licenses or Certifications

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Town of Bluffton’s Police Department’s physical agility course.
• Must be able to complete training program to receive Advanced Class 3 certification, as well as training through the National Association of School Resource Officers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
• Skill in using firearms.
• Skill in operating a police vehicles.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with a