DCJS-Certified School Resource Officer (SRO)

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke, Virginia seeks Virginia DCJS certified Law Enforcement Officers to serve as School Resource Officers (SRO) for the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office. The SRO interacts with police staff, school faculty, students, parents, and staff to educate, promote safety, and foster positive police/community relations.

The role covers one Roanoke City school, with work hours aligned to the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for elementary).

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed basic law enforcement academy, the probationary period as a law enforcement officer, and be DCJS law enforcement certified in Virginia.
• SRO Certification preferred but not required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster educational programs/activities to increase each student's knowledge of and respect for the law and the function of law enforcement.
• Attend extracurricular activities held at the District’s schools within the City, when feasible, and promote a positive relationship between students and law enforcement officials.
• Understand school policies regarding how to distinguish disciplinary infractions to be handled by school officials versus criminal activity that warrants SRO involvement.
• Review enforcement and investigative techniques at local schools and work with District personnel to provide in-service training to staff with regard to crisis management and school security.
• Work with the District’s personnel to advise concerning vehicular and traffic safety on and around the school campuses.
• Act swiftly and cooperatively when responding to disruptions and criminal offenses at school or on school grounds, such as: disorderly conduct by trespassers; the possession and/or use of weapons on campus; the possession, sale, distribution or use of alcohol or controlled substances; rioting or dangerous demonstrations; serious acts of vandalism; etc.;
• Make reports of criminal offenses as per Department regulations as warranted, and investigate such acts that may occur at schools.
• Provide assistance to other officers of the Department or other law enforcement agencies in their investigations of criminal offenses which are alleged to occur off campus, but may be related to school activities.
• Familiarize themselves with the many issues confronting students, e.g., alcohol and drug use, gang involvement, weapons, bullying, and teenage suicide.

Skills

DCJS certified

SRO Certification preferred

Virginia law enforcement officer

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

The City of Roanoke, Virginia seeks Virginia DCJS certified Law Enforcement Officers to serve as School Resource Officers (SRO) for the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office. The SRO interacts with police staff, school faculty, students, parents, and staff to educate, promote safety, and foster positive police/community relations.

The role covers one Roanoke City school, with work hours aligned to the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for elementary).