School Resource Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as School Resource Officer responding to and resolving calls for service.
• Performs law enforcement duties by patrolling S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice Campuses to ensure the safety and security of persons and property, searches for and apprehends AWOLS, assists units in controlling youth disturbances; and ensures proper notifications are made to management.
• Covers routine patrols of assigned campuses to include buildings and parking lots.
• Provides security for special school events or functions such as sporting events, or at the request of school administration.
• Assists other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school.
• Escorts unauthorized, unruly visitors, or terminated employees off DJJ campuses.
• Establishes and maintains a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide a safe school environment.
• Enforces State and Department policies, rules, and regulations for the protection and security of youth, staff, visitors, and property of the South Carolina DJJ.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures;
• Legal rights of suspects and victims;
• Functions and interrelationships of SCDJJ;
• The ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions;
• The ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with general public;
• To read, write and comprehend materials;
• The ability to provide classroom instructions on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, narcotics, safety, relationship skills, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and responsible decision making.

Essential Position

• Must be able to work with aggressive delinquent youth daily in accordance with SCDJJ Policies and Procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., sit 1-3 hours per day, stand 1-3 hours per day, walk 1-3 hours per day and ability to work varied hours to meet organizational needs.
• Deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Prioritize multiple competing priorities during high stress situations.
• Travel overnight occasionally.

Training

• Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current SC CJA Class 1 Law enforcement Officer and the School Resource Officer Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.