School Resource Officer

About the role

Provides comprehensive law enforcement services to all people involved in school based activities both on and off campus through effective enforcement of laws and statutes relating to public safety and welfare. Promotes a safe learning environment for students, staff and parents by embodying a positive role model and mentoring growth.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws to ensure safety and maintain order.
• Identifies potential problems, responds to various criminal activity and conducts investigations dealing with school related incidents.
• Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor and instructor while building a rapport with the students, staff and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
• Instructs and conveys a variety of information, resources and referrals.
• Gathers, evaluates, corroborates, analyzes and disseminates criminal intelligence in cooperation with appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Collaborates with school officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing the most advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with school related incidents.
• Recognizes and distinguishes the proper plan of action to facilitate the most positive outcome for all parties involved in school settings.
• Organizes, schedules, and plans law enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
• Works overtime as necessary, including overtime in other duty areas, as well as the detention center.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of law enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Qualifications

• Licensed South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Valid South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Valid South Carolina School Resource Officer Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement.
• Holiday Pay.
• Vacation Leave.
• Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Incentive Health Reimbursement Account.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Extra Duty Opportunities.
• Collateral Duty Pay.
• Tuition Discounts.
• Gym Membership.
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association Membership.
• South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Membership.

Pay

• Starting Salary: $51,808 - $54,782.
• Three Years of Service Salary: $53,283 - $55,273.
• Six Years of Service Salary: $54,782 - $56,772.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts – 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Patrol Deputies: Two days on, two days off; three days on, two days off; two days on, three days off.
• Detention deputies work a permanent shift (days or nights).

Contact Information

• Required Question: Are you at least 21 years-of-age, or will be within 3 months?
• Required Question: Are you a United States citizen?
• Required Question: Are you a resident of South Carolina, or will you become a resident of South Carolina upon hire?
• Required Question: Do you currently have South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement certification?
• Required Question: If you are certified in South Carolina through the Criminal Justice Academy, please list your Academy ID number.
• Required Question: Are you a certified law enforcement officer in another state?
• Required Question: Have you served 3 years or more in any military branch?
• Required Question: Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
• Required Question: Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
• Required Question: What state were you born in? If you were born outside the United States, please indicate the country.
• Required Question: Do you speak Spanish fluently?