Deputy Sheriff-School Resource

Washington County; Washington; On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Sheriff's Office seeks a sworn deputy to provide law enforcement and safety within the school system. The role directs, supervises, and manages all code enforcement and safety procedures of a School Resource Officer, reporting in the chain of command to the SRO/DARE supervisor.

Applicants should demonstrate extensive knowledge of laws, effective communication with staff and the public, and the ability to maintain records and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of state and county laws and ordinances relating to the criminal code.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, school officials or the public; keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms; physical condition for law enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a sworn law enforcement deputy of the Sheriffs Office; provides law enforcement and safety in the school system.
• Directs, supervises, and manages all code enforcement and safety procedures of a School Resource Officer.
• Endorses and supports the mission statement of the Sheriff’s Office; performs duties as assigned.

Skills

Law knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Serves as a sworn law enforcement deputy of the Sheriffs Office; specifically provides law enforcement and safety in the school system on behalf of the Sheriff; performs all related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION

As a deputy sheriff assigned to the Community Services Division of the Office, incumbent directs, supervises, and manages all code enforcement and safety procedures of a School Resource Officer. The incumbent is directly responsible in the chain of command to the Sergeant of the SRO/DARE. Section.

DIMENSIONS OF DUTY REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive working knowledge of federal, state and local laws that may pertain to a given assignment.
• Extensive working knowledge of Sheriffs Office policy, procedures and methods.
• A working knowledge of Washington County public schools parent/student handbook.
• Ability to work with administration, faculty, staff, and students in the school system by providing a safe school environment.
• Ability to work with parents of students within the school system.
• Ability to observe and record events impressions, identities and other observations.
• Ability to distinguish hazardous and/or criminal activity in a school setting using acquired training and experience to act appropriately.
• Ability to impartially exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to take notes and to completely and accurately describe factual information regarding an incident.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence.
• Ability to manage time and set schedules.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training.
• Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted by hostile individuals without responding inappropriately.
• Ability to detect and collect evidence of criminal activity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, other criminal justice personnel and the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of county, state and federal government agencies.
• Ability to research information law, court decisions, methods, and techniques relevant to the operations of the Sheriffs Office.
• Assists with school functions such as dances, ball games, etc.
• Ability to perform any other duties as assigned.
• Endorse and support the mission statement of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of state and county laws and ordinances relating to the criminal code; demonstrated ability to command the respect of subordinates and co-workers; ability to deal firmly, fairly and courteously with the public; ability to communicate effectively via voice, telephone, radio, intercom or in writing with staff, school officials or the public; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports; demonstrate skill in the use of firearms; physical condition that permits the activities necessary in, and inherent to law enforcement and the Community Services Division.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a high school diploma or GED-an associated degree from an accredited community or junior college preferred; must be a citizen of the United States; have no background or record of any criminal conviction; must be of exemplary ethical reputation; must possess a valid Virginia operators license with no major convictions within the preceding five year period; must be able to satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation; must be in a physical condition which does not limit, in any way, activities necessary and/or inherent to law enforcement operations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the required training leading to State certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Completion of the required training leading to be certified as a School Resource Officer by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

PAY

$51,400-$53,400-Salary