Deputy Sheriff – School Resource Officer

Front Royal, VA
Warren County Sheriff

Salary: $49150.40 / Year

Position Summary:

Performs intermediate protective service work providing school security, enforcing school safety programs and enforcing laws; does related work as required. The work may be performed under emergency conditions and involve considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides a safe environment for students in school; performs traffic control in school zones.
  • Keeps designated doors locked; patrols grounds and hallways; oversees lockdowns.
  • Provides security for after school functions and activities.
  • Teaches the D.A.R.E. parent program.
  • Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal activity in a high school and/or middle school.
  • Assists other officers with investigations dealing with students occurring off campus; assists school administrators with school investigations.
  • Interviews suspects, victims and witnesses; conducts searches; collects evidence; makes arrests; conducts surveillance and implements procedures to stop criminal activity in school.
  • Speaks with students, faculty and staff on law enforcement related issues; counsels students on personal problems; works closely with school guidance office to talk with “at risk” students.
  • Prepares and completes a variety of written communications and forms about activities.
  • Performs patrol, court security, bailiff and civil process duties as assigned.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some law enforcement experience.
  • Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Possession of basic law enforcement, firearms, SRO School and D.A.R.E. parent certifications.
  • Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for the position as established by the department and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.