Deputy Sheriff - School Protection Officer; SPO

Deputy Sheriff – School Protection Officer (SPO)

Part‑Time Position

Must be available to work the full hours of the school day during the school calendar year.

$26.31 per hour + 1:1 credit given for years of Sworn Law Enforcement service up to 10 years or 50%, whichever is greater. Full salary range for this position $26.31 - $45.49 per hour.

Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (Road/Patrol) and have prior road patrol experience in a sworn position.

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Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving the protection of a school, protection of school staff, protection of students, and related work as required. This position does involve an element of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Deputy Sergeant. This is a part‑time law enforcement position that is eligible for a limited benefits package.

• Patrols assigned school and ensures a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors;
• Maintains situational awareness of visitors and activities at the school;
• Intervenes and appropriately responds to any threats toward teachers, students, and visitors;
• Conducts daily inspections of the school to ensure that all physical security measures are in place and working appropriately;
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints for their assigned school;
• Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints;
• Subdues resisting suspects using weapons, maneuvers and other approved self‑defense methods;
• Participates in school's lockdown and other emergency preparedness drills;
• Performs a variety of crime prevention duties;
• Performs related tasks as required;
• Completion of Daily Activity Reports

Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County; knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances;

possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures for securing and protecting people from physical threats.

• Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement certification (road patrol)
• High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) required
• Valid VA driver’s license
• Must meet and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for position
• Required to be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• The successful applicant must pass physical agility testing, interview, polygraph examination, full background investigation to include a criminal history check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug and alcohol testing.

Stafford County Deputies are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in possession of a valid VA driver’s license.

The role involves heavy physical work, including lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects, and may require climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and other physically demanding tasks. The worker may be exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, blood borne pathogens, and may need to wear specialized personal protective equipment.