Certified Officer - School Resource Officer; SRO

Job Overview

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Become a vital part of the City of Hampton’s Police Division as a School Resource Officer (SRO), where your work will make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and staff. We’re seeking certified law enforcement professionals who are committed to fostering a safe, secure, and positive learning environment within Hampton City Schools.

• Patrol an assigned district during one of three shifts, enforcing City of Hampton and Commonwealth of Virginia laws and ordinances.
• Maintain a working knowledge of juvenile law and school administrative policies; enforce laws and ordinances relating to schools and juveniles.
• Establish and maintain working partnership with school administrators and provide information to them and to division personnel and other school resource officers when appropriate.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students, provide guidance to students and parents seeking assistance with law enforcement concerns, and make referrals to other agencies such as Social Services or Intake when appropriate.
• Apply alternative means to resolving conflict in lieu of arrest when appropriate.
• Coordinate with Hampton City Schools to identify priorities.
• Acknowledge radio transmissions relaying citizens’ complaints and proceed to location.
• Answer complaints such as child abuse, fights, vandalism, etc., and take necessary corrective actions.
• Attend various school functions such as athletic events and dances; attend meetings as needed.
• Provide or coordinate classroom instruction on law enforcement–related topics.
• Assist elementary school authorities with the student safety patrol program.
• Patrol Hampton City Schools and event locations within the City of Hampton using a patrol car or on foot to prevent crime or disturbance of peace and arrest violators.
• Note suspicious persons and unusual conditions and make preliminary investigations.
• Examine premises of unoccupied buildings, checking doors and windows for security, and report hazards that endanger public safety.
• Investigate missing persons, watch for runaways and truants, disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Serve warrants and summonses; arrest violators of misdemeanors and felonies.
• Make report of events leading to and surrounding arrest.
• Confere with the Commonwealth’s Attorney to coordinate courtroom testimony and appear in court as arresting officer.

• Employee must have been certified as a Police Officer in Virginia Code 9.1-101 for at least two years.
• Must be able to function in stressful situations and exercise good judgment under potentially volatile conditions; read and understand laws, policies, rules and regulations and follow written and oral directions; highly motivated, self‑supervising, productive and able to adopt a flexible work schedule.
• Proven ability to positively interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

• Application must be endorsed by current Unit Commander and must have achieved a three or above on most recent performance evaluation; score eighty or higher on Division firearm qualifications; minimum of two years as a Certified Officer with HPD at appointment; no suspensions during past twelve months.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• This position is safety‑sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances per City’s substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record per City of Hampton’s criteria.

• May require working beyond a standard 40‑hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• Requires frequent travel throughout the city and rotation to any Police Officer position within the Police Division.
• Must be able…