Class 1 School Resource Police Officer
Class 1 School Resource Police Officer
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Job Description
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work and enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include; assisting with special projects for the Town of Bluffton and the Bluffton Police Department attending advanced training classes as related to the job and assisting with security during special school events. Other workrelated duties are performed as required or directed under the moderate supervision of the Police Sergeant.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates with schools officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing the most advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with schoolrelated incidents.
- Serves as a role model counselor mentor and instructor while building rapport with the students staff and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
- Organizes schedules and plans Law Enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
- Operates patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; operates specialized police equipment; and maintains a visible police presence throughout the school.
- Interviews victims and witnesses; obtains additional information regarding crime accident violation etc.
- Investigates crimes; collects and processes evidence; and conducts searches.
- Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; serves warrants summons etc.; and completes arrest records.
- Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
- Makes arrests and testifies in Court; prepares incident and various special reports.
- Enforces traffic laws; investigates accidents; issues traffic citations; provides first responder medical assistance within the school and on school grounds.
- Participates in a variety of inservice and special training programs.
- Responds to and investigates disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when assigned.
- May be assigned to collateral duty assignments such as investigations etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; previous law enforcement work experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina drivers license. Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy Basic Law Enforcement certification; if candidate does not possess it must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. Successful completion of the basic course instruction for School Resource Officers as provided or recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers or the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. This must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
Special Requirements:
None.
KnowledgeSkills and Abilities:
Knowledge of police methods practices and procedures.
Knowledge of criminal law as it relates to juveniles and schools.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
Skill in using firearms.
Skill in operating a police vehicles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates the general public school students and administration.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear reports
Ability to deal professionally courteously and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situation.
Ability to adopt quick effective and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. In addition positions in this classification typically require balancing climbing crawling crouching feeling grasping handling perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels discriminating among sounds kneeling lifting manual dexterity mental acuity pulling pushing reaching repetitive motion speaking standing stooping expressing ideas by the spoken word shouting to be heard above ambient noise visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment/inspect defects or fabricate parts and walking.
Duties are regularly performed outdoors under various weather conditions with: exposure to fumes airborne particles and bloodborne pathogens; exposure to toxic substances electrical hazards and explosives; exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic); and occasionally working in cramped or high places. Work requires dealing with potentially hostile or violent individuals performing strenuous tasks or potentially wearing protective gear such as respirators. Duties are also performed in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines phones and printers along with some light foot traffic. This job requires working various shifts as scheduled.
The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees complying with local state and federal laws. The Towns policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race creed color religion age sex country of national origin marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information political affiliation ethnicity or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
