SCDPS Corporal, OHSJP Program Coordinator II - SRO Program Coordinator (60023219)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Program Manager for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program within the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs. The role leads outreach to law enforcement and schools, conducts site monitoring, and provides technical assistance to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Travel within-state is frequent; duties include incident response support and developing guidelines, with collaboration across agencies to maintain an SRO in each eligible school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Active Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer certification by LETC with at least five years as SC Class 1 LEO.
• Ability to interpret South Carolina laws, regulations, and policy.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with law enforcement, school districts, and stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality.
• Frequent in-state travel; some overnight travel; flexible hours for events.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and garners support for the SRO Program among law enforcement and school districts.
• Conducts site monitoring/compliance activities and discusses best practices for school safety with law enforcement and schools.
• Provides public protection and conducts enforcement as needed between SRO locations and field duties.
• Manages state funded SRO projects, including on-site monitoring and technical assistance to agency heads and superintendents.
• Coordinates initiatives with the SRO Program and participates in related task forces and workshops.
• Develops SRO guidelines and presents information in workshops for agencies and stakeholders.
• Reviews SRO Program applications and prepares summaries and recommendations for the SC Public Safety Coordinating Council.
• Performs other law enforcement duties during critical incidents and assists with emergencies and events.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

SCLEO certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position is located in the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs (OHSJP).

Promotes and garners support for the state's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program among the law enforcement community and school districts. Conducts site monitoring/compliance related activities on an ongoing basis, discussing best practices for school safety during such visits with law enforcement personnel and school administration. Provides public protection and conducts enforcement activities as necessary during travel between SRO project locations and in the course of performing field duties. Serves as an added source of protection for students and force multiplier when onsite at schools. Performs other SRO Program duties when not in the field.

Manages assigned state funded SRO projects to include conducting on-site monitoring at schools and law enforcement agencies. Provides technical assistance to law enforcement agency heads, local project directors, and school district superintendents to ensure compliance with program requirements, policies, procedures, and regulations. Coordinates necessary project revisions and corrective action plans as necessary.

Coordinates and oversees initiatives and efforts with the SRO Program. Participates in SRO related task forces and work groups. Promotes and markets the SRO Program to prospective participants with the goal of having and maintaining an SRO in every eligible school.

Assists in managing the development, implementation, and execution of the SRO Program initiative. Assists in preparation of SRO application guidelines and effectively presenting the information in workshops with law enforcement agencies and related stakeholders. Conducts project management courses and meetings with stakeholders. Disseminates additional training and resources to program participants as necessary.

Reviews SRO Program applications in accordance with regulations and policy directives. Assists in the preparation of summaries, recommendations, and other documents for submittal to the South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council.

Performs additional law enforcement duties during times of critical incidents, whether natural or man-made crisis events requiring sworn personnel response. Assists the highway patrol with emergencies and other special events as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Agency Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree or an acceptable equivalent in job experience approved by the State Office of Human Resources. Must have an active certification as a Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) by the Law Enforcement Training Council (LETC) in accordance with Section 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 with a minimum of five (5) years as a South Carolina Class 1 LEO. A Class 1 LEO who retired under the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System (PORS) and can successfully be recertified as a Class 1 LEO under the PORS Return to Work Provisos or other regulation within 90 days of hiring (or other reasonable time period determined by the department based on existing conditions) meets the active certification requirement.

Must have an excellent knowledge of and ability to soundly interpret South Carolina laws, regulations, and policy. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, School Resource Officers, school districts, and other stakeholders. Must have the ability to speak effectively in a public setting. Good communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. Must have the ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office software, and audio-visual equipment.

Must be a self-motivated individual and be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Technical law enforcement and administrative competence is expected on a daily basis. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality as it relates to sensitive issues regarding SRO placement, site visits, audits, monitoring, reviews, and outcomes of the compliance process.

Frequent in-state and occasional overnight travel will be required. Out-of-state travel will require the use of airlines and may require extended stays to attend meetings or training conferences. This position is required to work with other law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions and perform law enforcement duties during critical incidents, which may include nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a School Resource Officer is desirable but not required.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.