What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Resource Officer position at County of Chester, South Carolina?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Enforce local and state laws and county ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Patrols assigned areas; apprehends and arrests violators; performs a variety of public service safety and security functions with a primary role of school security at assigned school.
Enforce local and state laws and county ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Patrols assigned areas; apprehends and arrests violators; performs a variety of public service safety and security functions with a primary role of school security at assigned school.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provide law enforcement services for your assigned school
- Schedule deputies for off duty work for school functions
- Work with school administrators to address safety concerns of your school
- Conduct periodic security assessments of your school
- Perform supportive call duty in various environments under varying degrees of stress, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for School Resource Officer – Special Services Division. Additional requirements for the position are outlined below:
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a certified Class 1 Officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
- Must have School Resource Officer certification from the SC Carolina Criminal Justice, or the ability to achieve certification within a specified timeframe
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential matters.
- Ability to perform duties with general direction, limited supervision, and a high degree of self-motivation and time management.
- Demonstrated professional etiquette and the ability to plan, organize, supervise, and/or instruct personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage well with juveniles.
If you are a qualified candidate interested in this role, please submit your resume directly to LPringle@chesterso.com.