School Resource Officer (SRO) - Sheriff's Deputy
Frederick County Local Government
- Frederick County, VA
- $48,539-53,514 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Deputy performs difficult protective service work in the Sheriff's Office to include: patrols the county, enforces laws through arrest/summons, investigates criminal activity, gathers and processes evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; prepares detailed reports of incidents; prepares and maintains case files; testifies in court; ensures the safety of the public; answers calls for service; enforces traffic laws; obtains and serves arrest warrants, issues/serves summonses and subpoenas; investigates traffic accidents; controls scenes; provides law enforcement escorts; directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks; assists fire and emergency services; transports prisoners; performs bailiff duties; fingerprints suspects; investigates animal complaints; interacts with the public through educational presentations; any other duties assigned by supervisory staff.Essential FunctionsThe following are positions within the Sheriff's Office that deputies may be assigned to:
- School Resource Officer-is assigned to a middle or high school within Frederick County. The SRO's presence provides a safer environment for the staff, students, and administrators of the school. SRO's handle all law enforcement duties at their assigned school. They should develop a rapport with students, parents, and staff and act as a liaison between school, community, and Sheriff's Office. They should offer suggestions for providing a safe school environment. They may provide instruction to students, parents, and staff explaining the role of law enforcement in society. They should act as a resource to their school with respect to juvenile delinquency prevention.
- Virginia Law Enforcement Certification;
- Two years' experience;
- Criminal Justice Degree;
- Experience in modern police practices and methods.
- Minimum 21 years of age with a high school diploma/GED;
- Must possess a valid Driver's License;
- U.S. citizenship with no felony convictions;
- Must complete a Physical Examination, Drug Screen, Polygraph, and complete background and driving record investigation;
- Must be of good character and in good physical condition.
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISQUALIFIERS FOR EMPLOYMENTRequirements per Virginia Code § 15.2-1705
- A person cannot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth.
- A person cannot have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening, if such screening is required by the hiring law-enforcement agency or jail, where the positive result cannot be explained to the law-enforcement agency or jail administrator's satisfaction.
- All sworn officers who enter upon the duties of such office on or after July 1, 2013, shall not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to (a) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under §
- Any illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five (5) years, or the illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I more than twice in the past ten years from date of application submission.
- Any illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two (2) years from date of application submission.
- The use of any hallucinogenic substance, such as LSD, PCP, or Psilocybin at any time in the applicant's life.
- Involvement in the distribution of controlled substances. Identified and/or admitted activities related to unlawful distribution, sale and/or manufacturing of illegal drugs and/or controlled substances.
- The use of marijuana in the previous (1) year from date of application submission.
- Illegal use or possession of anabolic steroids within the last three (3) years from date of application submission.
Criminal
- Adult commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
- Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to conviction for any felony charge.
- The applicant's driver's license cannot have been suspended or revoked within three (3) years of hire date.
- The applicant cannot have been convicted within the past five (5) years of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol from date of application submission.
- The applicant cannot have more than two convictions for motor vehicle moving violations during the past three (3) years from the date of the application submission.
- The applicant cannot have been involved in more than two (2) avoidable (at fault) crashes during the previous three (3) years from the date of the application submission.
- Continued or multiple failures to comply with Frederick County Sheriff's Office request(s).
- Concealing, omitting or providing false or misleading information sought during any phase of the application, background or selection process. Each case will be evaluated with respect to any/all factors which may affect suitability for employment.
- Conviction of "hate crimes" or related crimes against any class or group. Commission of or admission to prejudicial or aggressive actions toward any class, group, or government entity.
- Affiliation with any group with prejudicial ideology toward any class, group or government entity.
- Affiliation or membership with any organization (e.g., gang, political organization etc.) involved in criminal activity or violence.
- A pattern of alcohol abuse demonstrated by previous alcohol-related convictions, employment issues, admissions by the applicant, or from other reliable sources indicating that the applicant would present a risk as a law enforcement employee.
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