Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer

Certified Deputy Sheriff

Job Description Certified Deputy Sheriff that performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities specifically related to the school environment. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include working with and mentoring students, disseminating information, arbitrating disputes, and providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigative, and other public safety services. Work involves responsibility for rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties under normal and emergency conditions, and may involve threats to personal safety and/or life.

Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, and directing traffic. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is under general supervision of a sergeant, reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Applicants are eligible for a one-time hiring/recruitment bonus of $5,000. An applicant with prior certified full-time law enforcement experience will be compensated above the minimum starting pay based on the applicant's years of service. Additionally, a Deputy School Resource Officer receives assignment pays totaling $2,880.80 annually.

• Provide law enforcement and prevention services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school.
• Investigate allegations of criminal incidents per agency policies and procedures.
• Divert students when appropriate and make referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies as necessary.
• Build positive relationships with students by interacting with them in a constructive manner.
• Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment.
• Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce School Board policies and procedures where appropriate.
• Ensure school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled or dangerous substances or in such cases that the student's emotional state may present a risk to the administrator.
• Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security matters.
• Train school personnel on handling crisis situations.
• Collaborate with school officials to complete annual risk and security assessments for each respective school of assignment.
• Collaborate with school officials and District Security to assist with the facilitation of scheduled drills at each respective school of assignment.
• Collaborate with school officials to review and complete updated Emergency Response Plans for each respective school of assignment.
• Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions.
• Build working relationships with the school's staff.
• Develop and train students on topics involving the criminal justice system.
• Educate students and families/guardians on the role of law enforcement in society through presentations and activities.
• Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to provide services to students. Assist in conflict resolution efforts.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains open lines of communication with other agencies and officials in order to optimize performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with investigating truancy issues within Brevard County Schools.
• Uses appropriate counseling techniques in accordance with agency policies to counsel juveniles and their families/guardians, providing them with factual and legal information regarding consequences of unlawful behavior and the legal rights of juveniles.
• During designated special operations, physically contacts assigned juveniles, providing appropriate documentation. Ensures that juveniles on probation adhere to all terms set forth by the juvenile court system and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Serve on safety committees and facilitate safety awareness related programs to the respective school campus, students, employees, volunteers and visitors.
• Attends county-wide School Resource Officer meetings and trainings.
• Educate students interested in a career in law enforcement.

• Must be Florida LEO Certified.
• Must have successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Equivalency of Training from a Florida law enforcement academy.
• Must achieve a passing score on the Florida law enforcement certification exam, possess a good work history, must have a clean background, and a good driving history.
• Must have two (2) years continuous law enforcement experience at the same agency with at least one (1) year in uniform patrol
  -OR- one (1) year continuous law enforcement SRO…