School Resource Officer (DCJS L.E. Certified)

Fredericksburgva; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,388 - 63,521; Part time

Job summary

City Of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a School Resource Officer (DCJS LE Certified) to serve as the primary law enforcement and safety contact for the school, coordinating response and ensuring campus security during incidents. The role emphasizes liaison with students and staff, threat assessment, crime prevention, and community engagement.

Part-time hours are 24 per week with hourly pay between $30.77 and $46.11. Apply online or contact Sergeant Adrian Velasco for questions.

Qualifications

• DCJS Certified law officer required.
• Maintain and update credentials and background checks as applicable.
• Complete background investigation including fingerprint-based checks.
• Must undergo a physical examination after conditional offer.
• Polygraph examination required.
• Complete Lawfit course in 1 minute 36 seconds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for all calls for service from the school.
• Coordinate response of police resources and ensure safety of administrators during incidents.
• Provide information on crimes or leads to investigative units and stay informed about investigations.
• Liaise with students and staff on law-enforcement matters and maintain MOUs with the school.

Skills

DCJS Certified law officer

Job description

School Resource Officer (DCJS L.E. Certified) – City Of Fredericksburg, Virginia

Salary: $30.77/hour – $46.11/hour (DOQ). Part‑time, 24 hrs/week.

What You’ll Do

• Law Enforcement and Safety – Primary point of contact for all calls for service from the school. Coordinate response of police resources and ensure safety of school administrators during incidents involving weapons, controlled substances, or risky student behavior. Provide information on crimes or leads to investigative units and stay informed about investigations involving students.
• Liaison and Communication – Provide valuable information on law‑enforcement matters to students and staff. Follow guidelines of the MOU with Fredericksburg City Public Schools and maintain communication when other units have served the school.
• Threat Assessment and Crime Prevention – Monitor students identified as subjects of concern. Collaborate with school administrators to address school crime and disorder, working with other city departments and community resources to implement solutions.
• Community Engagement and Support – Assist in problem‑solving to address school crime with community members. Promote and enrich youth’s lives through law‑related teaching and mentoring, respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• VA DCJS Certified law officer.
• No more than two moving violations in the past 24 months.
• No current or prior revocations of license suspension in the past 60 months due to a moving violation.
• Undergo a background investigation with fingerprint‑based criminal history checks to both the CCRE and FBI.
• Undergo a physical examination after conditional offer.
• Polygraph examination.
• Complete Lawfit® course in 1 minute 36 seconds.

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

Questions? Please contact: Sergeant Adrian Velasco
540-654-5716
[e-mail]
Email correspondence is preferred.

The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.