School Resource Deputy

School Resource Deputy, School Resource Division
CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Starting Annual Salary: $51,090.38

209 E. 4^th Street/P.O. Box 699, Woodbine, Georgia 31569

Office: (912) 510-5100

sheriff@camdensheriff.org

Point of Contact: Amanda Watson (912) 510-5100

Apply online at Camden County Sheriff's Office

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides law enforcement, security, and other services to local schools.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Monitors and patrols campus and takes actions to prevent unwanted intruders; responds to intruder and other emergencies.

• Works with school administrators to develop and implement emergency plans to ensure the safety of staff, teachers, students, and visitors to the school campus.

• Identifies and presents delinquent behavior, including substance abuse; makes arrests when necessary; enforces campus rules and regulations.

• Operates school alarm and surveillance equipment.

• Responds to calls related to crime, threats, and other emergency situations.

• Prepares written reports and maintains daily logs.

• Conducts building and campus security assessments.

• Delivers plans for and provides security at school events.

• Provide information and direction to school administrators, teachers, students, and parents; mentors students and provides guidance as needed.

• Conducts courses and workshops for students, staff, and parents; delivers classroom presentations.

The above-cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.

• Knowledge of School Resource Officer program policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of school system policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines or the ability to learn.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, ordinances, court procedures, legal precedents, and government regulations.

• Knowledge of school security, threat assessment, and emergency response principles and practices.

• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.

• Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving.

• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other standard and specialized equipment.

• Skill in the use of office equipment, including a computer and calculator.

• Skill in public relations.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Must successfully complete SRD & CHAMPS schooling within first year.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Reports directly to SRD Corporal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed on a school campus, including outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Must successfully complete SRD & CHAMPS schooling within first year.

• Georgia POST certified as a Law Enforcement Officer.