What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Resource Officer Police Officer Part-Time position at Covington Division of Police?
Part-Time School Resource Officer - Covington VA:
General Description
The SRO is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students, school administrative staff and other agency representatives in an attempt to recognize juvenile problems and to find appropriate solutions. The School Resource Officer (SRO) also investigates and attempts to reduce and prevent crime committed within or in connection to the officer's assigned school(s). The SRO performs other roles in addition to law enforcement, including presenting classroom lectures on law related topics and police procedures, serving as an educational resource to students, parents, and school staff, and investigating missing juveniles. Salary will be based on experience. As a part time employee you will not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits.
Requirements/Preferences
High School diploma or GED required minimum or any combination of experience working with the public and education accepted as well. Be at least 21 years of age; pass physical and psychological examinations, and a drug screening test. Possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license, Must have graduated from Police Academy and successfully passed a 12 month probationary period following graduation. Possess a current VA DCJS Law Enforcement Certification or prior DCJS certification considered on a case by case consideration.
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to complete a City employment application which can be found at www.covington.va.us under “City Government” and then “Employment”. In addition to the basic application, candidates are requested to complete an information waver and resume. Applications are to be sent via email to jroldan@covington.va.us or via mail to Lt. J.N. Roldan Covington Division of Police, 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, VA 24426. Applications will be accepted until the positions is filled.
The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22