DEPUTY SHERIFF - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Effingham County, GA Board of Commissioners; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is seeking a Deputy Sheriff assigned to a school environment to provide prevention education, serve as a positive role model for students, and help create a safer campus. During non-school months, the deputy works other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Patrols on campus, coordinates with school personnel, conducts conferences with parents, assists with drug prevention efforts, and supports safety planning and community outreach as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus POST certification.
• One year of law enforcement experience or training; knowledge working with children preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school campuses and respond to incidents on campus.
• Teach CHAMPS program when available and help with safety plans.
• Prepare incident reports and testify in court when required.
• Coordinate with parents, school staff, and community groups.

Skills

Patrol operations

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certification

Job description

This is an ECSO posting and requires an Effingham County Sheriff's Office Employment Application.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties employees perform in the class. Specifications do not reflect all duties performed within the job.

Position Overview

The purpose of this classification is to provide prevention education, a positive role model for students, and to help make the schools a safer environment as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to an elementary, middle or high school. During non-school months, the Deputy Sheriff works other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Patrols school campus; conducts interviews of students; arrests violators of criminal law; transports prisoners; responds to calls for assistance; investigates incidents of criminal behavior on campus; investigates "anonymous" student reports of crimes; mediates disputes between students; assists with random drug searches of schools.
• Teaches the CHAMPS program when available.
• Assists with implementing the school safety plan; provides security for after-school events.
• Conducts conferences with parents of students and with school personnel; conducts home visits with truant officers.
• Prepares police incident reports; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents; prepares documentation of DUI grant activities; prepares documentation of Juvenile Justice; prepares traffic accident reports.
• Testifies in court and at Board of Education Hearings.
• Assists with fingerprinting child identification program.
• Advises students with law enforcement questions.
• Reviews truancy reports and student discipline reports.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Attends training for drug prevention officers; attends law enforcement in-service training.
• Provides drug prevention literature to the public; speaks to parents, the public, and civic groups.
• Drives patrol unit and operates police radio.
• Plans activities for "Red Ribbon Week" and prom/graduation week.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions

• Directs traffic in the school zone.
• Coordinates fundraisers; assists with Sheriff's community events.
• Answers the telephone and enters incident reports into the computer.
• Assists other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in criminal justice, sociology, and/or psychology and Police Academy training; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement with some experience working with children preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain valid P.O.S.T. certification.

We are an equal opportunity/drug-free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process but must request this accommodation no later than 48 hours before the need.