Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer

The Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer, with arrest powers, who works within Beaufort County School District's elementary schools. In this position, the Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer will receive specialized training on how to work with youth. This position's work schedule will follow the same schedule as the administrative/teaching staff of the Beaufort County School District.

South Carolina Code 23-23-60 (B) sets the minimum standards for law enforcement certification in South Carolina. Applicants must meet the following qualifications for employment:

• US Citizen
• 21 years of age minimum
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid S.C driver's license (upon hiring)
• Registered S.C. voter (upon hiring)
• Resident of Beaufort County (upon hiring)
• Fluent in the oral and written communication of the English language
• Clean criminal record:
  No felony, serious misdemeanor or convictions of any crime of moral turpitude
• Good credit history
• Good driving record: no DUI or DUS convictions in the past five years
• Candidates who have been in the military must have received an Honorable Discharge
• Must successfully complete the Beaufort County Sheriffs Office physical agility course
• Must be able to complete training program to receive Advanced Class 3 certification, as well as training through the National Association of School Resource Officer

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.