Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer *$5,000 hiring bonus

About the role

A Certified Deputy Sheriff who performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement and prevention services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school.
• Investigate allegations of criminal incidents per agency policies and procedures.
• Divert students when appropriate and make referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies as necessary.
• Build positive relationships with students by interacting with them in a constructive manner.
• Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment.
• Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce School Board policies and procedures where appropriate.
• Ensure school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled or dangerous substances or in such cases that the student's emotional state may present a risk to the administrator.
• Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security matters.
• Train school personnel on handling crisis situations.
• Collaborate with school officials to complete annual risk and security assessments for each respective school of assignment.
• Collaborate with school officials and District Security to assist with the facilitation of scheduled drills at each respective school of assignment.
• Collaborate with school officials to review and complete updated Emergency Response Plans for each respective school of assignment.
• Be visible within the school community.
• Attend and participate in school functions.
• Build working relationships with the school's staff.
• Develop and train students on topics involving the criminal justice system.
• Educate students and families/guardians on the role of law enforcement in society through presentations and activities.
• Aid in conflict resolution efforts.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain open lines of communication with other agencies and officials in order to optimize performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with investigating truancy issues within Brevard County Schools.
• Use appropriate counseling techniques in accordance with agency policies to counsel juveniles and their families/guardians, providing them with factual and legal information regarding consequences of unlawful behavior and the legal rights of juveniles.
• During designated special operations, physically contact assigned juveniles, providing appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that juveniles on probation adhere to all terms set forth by the juvenile court system and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Serve on safety committees and facilitate safety awareness related programs to the respective school campus, students, employees, volunteers and visitors.
• Attend county-wide School Resource Officer meetings and trainings.
• Educate students interested in a career in law enforcement.

Requirements

• Must be Florida LEO Certified.
• Must have successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Equivalency of Training from a Florida law enforcement academy.
• Must achieve a passing score on the Florida law enforcement certification exam, possess a good work history, must have a clean background, and a good driving history.
• Must have two (2) years continuous law enforcement experience at the same agency with at least one (1) year in uniform patrol -OR- one (1) year continuous law enforcement SRO experience.
• Exclusions: Prison, Corrections, and Court Services Experience.
• Military and Federal Law Enforcement will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Before a candidate will be assigned as an SRO, they must have completed the deputy sheriff Field Training Program.
• Must pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) with a 6:04 or less. A passing PAT will be required annually to maintain the assignment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of social media.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and other legislation.
• Must successfully complete SRO school within 6 months of assignment.
• Must successfully complete FDLE #1420 Crisis Response and Management.
• Assignment will require additional annual mandatory training to include Defensive Tactics, Firearms Proficiency, Weapon Retention / Handling Skills, Active Shooter, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, First Aid, Trauma Kit & CPR/AED Certification.
• Must successfully complete FDLE #1402 Single Officer Response to Active threat and Shooter incidents within one year of assignment and/or when offered.
• Requires a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License (Must maintain for the duration of employment).
• Requires a FDLE Medical Clearance and successful completion of Psychological and Polygraph Examinations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age to work as a Deputy Sheriff in the State of Florida.
• Must have a clean background.
• Must have a good driving history.
• Must have two (2) years continuous law enforcement experience at the same agency with at least one (1) year in uniform patrol -OR- one (1) year continuous law enforcement SRO experience.
• Must have completed the deputy sheriff Field Training Program.
• Must pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) with a 6:04 or less.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Must have knowledge of social media.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and other legislation.
• Must successfully complete SRO school within 6 months of assignment.
• Must successfully complete FDLE #1420 Crisis Response and Management.
• Must successfully complete additional annual mandatory training to include Defensive Tactics, Firearms Proficiency, Weapon Retention / Handling Skills, Active Shooter, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, First Aid, Trauma Kit & CPR/AED Certification, and FDLE #1402 Single Officer Response to Active threat and Shooter incidents within one year of assignment and/or when offered.
• Must have a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License (Must maintain for the duration of employment).
• Must have a FDLE Medical Clearance and successful completion of Psychological and Polygraph Examinations.

Skills

• Ability to act without close supervision and exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of social media.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and other legislation.
• Ability to pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) with a 6:04 or less.
• Ability to pass additional annual mandatory training to include Defensive Tactics, Firearms Proficiency, Weapon Retention / Handling Skills, Active Shooter, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, First Aid, Trauma Kit & CPR/AED Certification, and FDLE #1402 Single Officer Response to Active threat and Shooter incidents within one year of assignment and/or when offered.

Benefits

• 12 days of vacation accrual per year* increases based on years of service.
• 12 days of sick time accrual per year* unlimited carryover.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 3 personal days per year.
• 24 hours hazard leave per year.
• Medical/Prescription insurance.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan.
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay.
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only).
• Workout facilities.
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position).
• Weapon (dependent on position).
• $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position).
• Take-home Agency Vehicle (based on position/assignment and availability).