Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officer; School Resource Officer

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR VIRGINIA DCJS CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ONLY

This DCJS Certified Police Officer performs responsible protective service work as a School Resource Officer
, in conjunction with Charlottesville City School staff, to ensure the safety and security of school campuses, students, staff, and visitors. This position is a sworn police officer assignment and reports to a Police Sergeant (police assignments are at the discretion of the Police Chief and/or their designee).

Pay will be between $26.45 to $47.77 hourly ($55,016.00 - $99,365.02 annually), depending on sworn law enforcement experience. Officers are also eligible to receive an education stipend for completed Associate Degree ($1,000 per year) or Bachelor's Degree ($2,000 per year).

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position and provides excellent benefits including but not limited to: health insurance options with employer contribution, paid vacation and sick leave, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.

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• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at .

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Serves as a front-line liaison between the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) and Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) to ensure mutual trust and open communication.
• Ensures the safety and security of CCS buildings and events in concert with CCS administration and school Care & Safety Assistants (CSAs).
• Establishes and maintains a professional and effective rapport with students.
• Works closely with school administration to resolve issues, providing legal resources, and referrals, and/or diversion as necessary.
• Performs State mandated tasks such as threat assessments and security assessments.
• Provides instructional support in areas related to Driver Education, Substance Abuse Awareness and Risk, and Personal Safety and Situational Awareness.
• Documents incidents in detail and maintains concise reports and/or records.
• Drives and safety operates police vehicles.
• Stays current on Virginia Laws, City ordinances, and with CPD rules and regulations.
• Participates in mandatory and elective training(s).
• Attends seminars and training programs.
• Maintains proficiency with firearms and self-defense.
• Serves as a resource to peers in more complex or difficult emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise.
• Performs all duties with the highest degree of confidentiality and personal and professional integrity.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• May perform duties of Police Officer, as required or as reassigned.
• May appear in court to present evidence and testify.
• Performs…