Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officer (School Resource Officer)

Salary: $55,016.00 – $99,361.60 Annually

Position Summary:

This DCJS Certified Police Officer performs responsible protective service work as a School Resource Officer, in conjunction with Charlottesville City School staff, to ensure the safety and security of school campuses, students, staff, and visitors. This position is a sworn police officer assignment and reports to a Police Sergeant (police assignments are at the discretion of the Police Chief and/or their designee).

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a front-line liaison between the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) and Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) to ensure mutual trust and open communication.
• Ensures the safety and security of CCS buildings and events in concert with CCS administration and school Care & Safety Assistants (CSAs).
• Establishes and maintains a professional and effective rapport with students.
• Works closely with school administration to resolve issues, providing legal resources, and referrals, and/or diversion as necessary.
• Performs State mandated tasks such as threat assessments and security assessments.
• Provides instructional support in areas related to Driver Education, Substance Abuse Awareness and Risk, and Personal Safety and Situational Awareness.
• Documents incidents in detail and maintains concise reports and/or records.
• Drives and safety operates police vehicles.
• Stays current on Virginia Laws, City ordinances, and with CPD rules and regulations.
• Participates in mandatory and elective training(s).
• Attends seminars and training programs.
• Maintains proficiency with firearms and self-defense.
• Serves as a resource to peers in more complex or difficult emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise.
• Performs all duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and personal and professional integrity.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board if Education AND at least 2 years of experience as a Police Officer.
• Certification as a Virginia Police Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia’s driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident alien who, in accordance with the requirements of the USCIS, is eligible and has applied for citizenship (proof is required). Note: an application for waiver of minimum qualifications (citizenship) must obtained and approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Must have also signed a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products on and off duty.
• Must hold and maintain: Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services; Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN); Certification in firearms proficiency; and CPR/First Aid.
• Work Schedule requires flexible shift hours (to include holidays, nights and weekends); sometimes remaining on assignments for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to successfully and satisfactorily pass all phases of the screening process, to include a written exam, physical agility test, oral interviews, completion of a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams, and pre-employment drug screening. The pre-employment written examination, agility, and polygraph may be waived for currently Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officers.
• Must be in satisfactory health, that would not restrict the ability to perform and safely complete academy training, field training, and performance of essential job functions of a Police Officer. (Reasonable accommodations may be made and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
• Successful completion of field training and of probationary period after field training.