School Resource Officer

Job Overview Prince William County Police Department is looking for candidates who are willing to dedicate their lives to serving the students of Prince William County and wanting to make a positive impact in the community. We are seeking current VA DCJS Officers, Prior VA DCJS Officers with less than 2 years in separation time as a VA DCJS certified officer. Those selected for the position will enjoy a salary of $60.00 an hour. As a Provisional employee you will not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The SRO is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students, school administrative staff and other agency representatives in an attempt to recognize juvenile problems and to find appropriate solutions. The School Resource Officer (SRO) also investigates and attempts to reduce and prevent crime committed within or in connection to the officer's assigned school(s). The SRO performs other roles in addition to law enforcement, including presenting classroom lectures on law related topics and police procedures, serving as an educational resource to students, parents, and school staff, and investigating missing juveniles. Schedule Requirements Applicants will work a flexible Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. schedule not to exceed 32 hours a week. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department ability to understand and carry-out oral and written instructions ability to communicate through public speaking and personal contacts ability and desire to interact with juveniles SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must be capable of successfully completing required school resource officer training programs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school graduate or have passed a General Education Requirement (GED); must have graduated from Police Academy and successfully passed a 12 month probationary period following graduation. Additional SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid driver's license; Must pass DMV record check. Must posses a current VA DCJS Law Enforcement Certification or Prior DCJS certification considered on a case by case consideration. Physical and Mental Requirements Vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable with the aid of glasses or contacts to 20/40 in the worst eye and 20/20 in the better eye; Must be capable of hearing normal frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 hertz at a pure tone level of 25 decibels or less in either ear; Must be able to support the weight of the duty belt and ballistic vest (weighted between 20 lbs-40 lbs); Must be able to wear and operate a department issued full face, tight fitting respirator, as well as successfully pass an annual FIT Test; Must be able to physically restrain or subdue individuals; Must be able to perform under emergency conditions which often involves considerable personal hazard to include individuals with weapons; Must be adaptable to perform under stress when confronted with situations that involve running, walking, standing, stooping, crawling, dragging, lifting, climbing, pushing and raising objects over ones head; Requirements Sitting/standing up to 10 hours per day; Support of extra weight up to 40 lbs for 10 hours per day; Walking up to 2 miles per day (10 hours); Stooping up to 4 hours per day; Climbing (ladders, inclines, stairs, etc.); Kneeling for extended periods of time; Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and dragging heavy weight. Possess constant mental faculties to maintain concentration and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations. Environmental Hazards -Job may risk exposure to the following Bright/dim lights; Dusts and pollens; Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions; Extreme noise levels; Animals/wildlife; Fumes and/or noxious odors; Heights; Disease/pathogens; Uneven terrain/sloping or slippery surfaces. Prince William County is a equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr