Deputy Sheriff – School Resource Officer (SRO)

Stafford County Sheriff's Office; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County Sheriff's Office in Virginia seeks a School Resource Officer to serve in county middle and high schools, promoting safety and informing students, parents and staff about law enforcement and the justice system.

The SRO will maintain high visibility at schools, deliver classroom presentations, participate in curriculum units, and support crime prevention and de-escalation training.

Strong communication with youth and collaboration with school staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (road patrol) required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's license valid in Virginia.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be at least 21 years old at time of hire.
• Must meet Stafford County Sheriff’s Office training and education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and investigate criminal activity; maintain records and reports.
• Collaborate with schools to resolve safety issues in the school environment.
• Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamentals of the law.
• Engage students to improve relationships, encourage reporting of crime, and reduce delinquent behavior.
• Coordinate security for after-school activities and large events.

Skills

Student engagement

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $61,078.78 – $112,021.10

Position Summary

School Resource Officers are assigned to County middle and high schools to provide information to the students, parents and staff regarding law enforcement and the criminal justice system. SRO’s maintain high visibility at the schools, attending student functions as well as teaching curriculum units and providing classroom presentations on varied topics.

Essential Functions

• Enforce laws; investigating criminal activity; maintaining records and files; preparing reports; testifying in court
• Work collaboratively with schools to resolve problems that threaten the safety of the schools
• Reinforce clear expectations for appropriate behavior through enforcement of laws, law-related education, and involvement in crime prevention activities
• Possess the ability to engage students to help improve the relationship with students, increase the likelihood that students report criminal activity and help reduce delinquent behavior within schools and the community
• Must be able to identify and address security related issues within the school
• Provide classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law.
• Teach law related education, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution to students and staff.
• Coordinate and oversee youth programs
• Coordinate security coverage for after school activities and events that produce large crowds

Requirements

• Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (road patrol)
• High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) required.
• Drivers license valid in the state of Virginia
• United States citizenship required
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must meet and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for position
• Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course