SHERIFF DEPUTY SRO

Orangeburgcounty; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a dedicated individual to ensure the safety of school communities in South Carolina. The role involves daily interaction with students, faculty, and parents, providing guidance on various issues, and managing behavior. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED along with experience in crisis counseling and behavior management. The position requires valid certifications from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and analyze technical documents.
• Needs strong math skills for calculations.
• Must be able to write speeches and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students and faculty daily.
• Counsel students on various issues.
• Monitor and manage student behavior.
• Provide security during school events.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis counseling

Behavior management

Public speaking

Education

High School graduation or GED

Specialized training in Criminal Justice

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety and well being of the school administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with students, faculty, administration, and parents.
• Counsels students through problems at home, school, and personal relationships on topics including abuse, anger, management, law education, search and seizure, and drug abuse; counsels students on crime, disorder, gangs, and drug activities.
• Escorts the school to their extracurricular activities at the school's request.
• Monitors and manages behavior of the students in the schools.
• Performs security functions for the school's athletic events.
• Makes presentations to the school, local organizations, and churches to educate groups about crime prevention.
• Attends explosion hearings, arbitration hearings, PTO meetings, and school board meetings.
• Conduct Gang Awareness and Prevention Classes.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Supervisory Functions

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in Criminal Justice or related field.

Requires four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Reasoning/Math/Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.