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King William County

School Resource Officer

King William County, Richmond, Virginia, United States,


The School Resource Officer is responsible for interacting with sheriff’s office staff, school faculty, school administration, parents, and students. The duties include, but are not limited to, assuming primary responsibility for handling all calls for service from the school and serving as a liaison between the school, law enforcement, and school personnel. Additionally, coordinate with other members conducting investigations that involve students of the school system, maintaining positive and open relationships with students. The ideal applicants are dedicated, self-motivated individuals who value exceptional job performance, respect for all citizens, and the desire to serve the community as a school resource officer. All School Resource Officer positions are considered job assignments and are subject to the discretion of the Sheriff. Primary work hours are during the daytime, Monday-Friday, but the applicant must be able to work shift work when school is not in session or to meet the needs of the department staffing.

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS TO THE KING WILLIAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEThank you for your interest in becoming a School Resource Officer with the King William County Sheriff's Office. Our application process is detailed and time-consuming both for the applicant and the Sheriff's Office. This process involves several phases and is designed to meet the requirements of state and federal law, county hiring policies, and the particular requirements of the King William County Sheriff's Office.

As of July 1, 2024, the entry-level base salary for a King William County Deputy and

School Resource Officer

is

$54,500

. The number of years of service and experience will be considered when determining salary.

Please read this Notice carefullyIt describes our application and hiring process. Applications are not considered individually throughout the year nor are interviews held outside our normal process. We provide application requirements and materials to facilitate the applicant's preparation only. Completion of the forms and compilation of the documents you must submit require great attention to detail to ensure you have gathered and submitted all required documents and supplemental information in order for your application packet to be complete and valid. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of all documents submitted for your personal records.

The minimum qualifications that all applicants for the position of deputy sheriff and school resource officer must meet include:Be a citizen of the United States;Be at least 21 years of age;Be fingerprinted and a search made of the local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary;Be of good moral character, as determined through a background investigation;Be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development (GED) test and have been issued an equivalency certificate;Be examined by a licensed physician, who is not the applicant’s personal physician, appointed by the Sheriff's Office to determine if the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance by the applicant of the duties of a deputy sheriff;Successfully complete an oral examination conducted by an interview panel and the Sheriff to demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a deputy sheriff;Possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia driver’s license;Must possess DCJS law enforcement certification;Must have two (2) years of experience in law enforcement;Any other standards set by law (15.2-1705, Code of Virginia) or by policy of the Criminal Justice Services Board.In order to assist us in determining your qualifications to be a Deputy with the King William County Sheriff's Office, we require the following procedures:Fully complete the King William County Sheriff's Office Employment Application/Background Questionnaire signed by the applicant and witnessed by a certified Notary Public.A panel interview of the candidate and if selected by the panel.An interview with the Sheriff. The decision to extend a Conditional Offer of Employment is made by the Sheriff based upon the Sheriff's assessment of the qualifications and performance of each candidate.Complete a background investigation. During the background investigation, the investigator will interview you. At this time, you will have the opportunity to discuss any inconsistencies or adverse information.Pass a physical examination conducted by a physician of the Department’s choosing, and at the Department’s expense.Pass a drug screen administered at the time of the physical examination.Resolve any issues that may arise as a result of the physical examinations, drug screen, as well as any other issues that are properly raised by the Department.Must complete Field Training Program prior to assignment.The agency will continue to hire the most qualified person who is determined by the agency to best fit the needs of the agency.Once more, thank you for your interest in joining us as a

School Resource Officer . We take great pride in the professionalism of our Deputies, and in our ability to protect and serve the citizens of King William County. Joining us in this endeavor is a complex and difficult task. So is being a Deputy. We wish you the best of luck as you begin.

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