School Resource Officer: Safety Mentor & Community Advocate

Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington County Sheriff's Department seeks a School Resource Officer to provide safety and enforcement for school communities. The role involves building rapport with students, staff and families, mentoring youth, and enforcing laws on and off campus.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with two years of law enforcement experience, a SC driver's license, and be able to obtain the required LE certifications within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of law enforcement experience.
• Certification: SC Driver’s License required.
• Certification: Class I LE Certification from SC CJ Academy.
• Certification: School Resource Officer Certification (within 1 year of hire).

Responsibilities

• Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws to ensure safety and maintain order.
• Identifies potential problems and responds to criminal activity related to school incidents.
• Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor and instructor to students, staff and community.
• Gathers, analyzes and disseminates criminal intelligence with other law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates with school officials to implement emergency response plans.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years law enforcement experience

Tools

Valid South Carolina Driver’s License

Class I Law Enforcement Certification (SC CJ Academy)

School Resource Officer Certification (SC CJ Academy)

Job description

Lexington County Sheriff's Department seeks a School Resource Officer to provide safety and enforcement for school communities. The role involves building rapport with students, staff and families, mentoring youth, and enforcing laws on and off campus.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with two years of law enforcement experience, a SC driver's license, and be able to obtain the required LE certifications within one year of hire.